Karachi: In response to the announcement of book closure dates for International Industries Limited, adjustments have been made to the trading and settlement schedules for Deliverable Future Contracts (DFC) for February and March 2026. This revision, effective from January 29, 2026, was communicated following previous notices PSX/N-1287 and PSX/N-1426 issued in late 2025.

According to information available from the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), the adjusted trading and settlement schedule for contracts on a cum-benefit basis is as follows: the February contract opened on December 1, 2025, and will close on February 3, 2026, with settlement by February 6, 2026. Similarly, the March contract commenced on December 29, 2025, and will close on February 3, 2026, with settlement to follow on February 6, 2026.

For trading and settlement without entitlement to benefits, the February contract will open on January 30, 2026, closing on February 27, 2026, with settlement on March 3, 2026. Meanwhile, the March contract is set to open on January 30, 2026, closing on March 27, 2026, and settling on March 31, 2026.

The PSX has reserved the right to make further adjustments to these dates if necessary. Trades conducted in the shares of International Industries Limited during the FEBB and MARB contracts will not be eligible for entitlements and will be handled on an ex-benefit basis. An overlapping period for these securities is scheduled from January 30, 2026, to February 3, 2026. All market participants are advised to take note of these changes.