Karachi: The Pakistan Stock Exchange has released the trading and settlement schedule for Deliverable Future Contracts (DFC) for December 2026. The announcement was made on September 25, 2026, detailing specific dates for market participants to note as they prepare for the upcoming futures trading period.

The trading for the December 2026 contracts is set to open on Monday, September 28, 2026, with the closing scheduled for Thursday, December 24, 2026. Settlement of these contracts will occur on Monday, December 28, 2026. Market participants are advised to refer to the attached 'Annexure A' for a list of DFC-eligible securities.

According to information available from the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), the list of companies eligible for trading in the DFC market includes prominent names such as Attock Refinery Limited, The Hub Power Company Limited, Interloop Limited, and Oil and Gas Development Company Limited. The list also encompasses other notable companies like Cherat Cement Company Limited, Ghandhara Automobiles Limited, and Pakistan Oilfields Limited.

Additionally, the Annexure includes a comprehensive list of 96 companies, ranging across various sectors such as banking, cement, telecommunications, and energy. Noteworthy companies featured in this list include GlaxoSmithKline Pakistan Limited, Meezan Bank Limited, and Lucky Cement Limited, among others.

This announcement is critical for traders and investors as it provides a clear framework for engaging in the December 2026 futures market, ensuring all activities are aligned with the specified timelines and eligible securities.