Karachi: Attock Cement Pakistan Limited has announced that seven candidates have filed their nominations for the election of directors at its upcoming Extraordinary General Meeting, scheduled for October 20, 2026. The candidates include Lt. Gen. Anwar All Hyder, HI (M), Retd., Lt. Gen. Muhammad Saeed, HI (M), Retd., Mr. Mazhar Abbas Hasnani, Ms. Shabnam Faqir Mohammad, Mr. Aamer Mahmud Malik, Mr. Waqar Ahmad Khan, and Mr. Mohammad Majid Munir. As the number of candidates does not exceed the number of available positions, all candidates will be deemed elected during the meeting.

The meeting will take place at the Jacaranda Family Club, DHA Phase-II, Islamabad, at 10:00 a.m. Shareholders will have the option to participate via a video link. Attock Cement Pakistan Limited has provided a ballot paper and e-voting facility for shareholders to cast their votes by post. Shareholders can send their completed ballot papers to the Chairman at the company's head office in Karachi or via the designated email address.

In addition to the election of directors, shareholders will vote on a resolution to change the company's name from "Attock Cement Pakistan Limited" to "Falcon Cement Limited," pending approval from the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) and other relevant authorities. The proposed name change will require amendments to the company's Memorandum and Articles of Association to reflect the new name and a change in the company's address within the Province of Punjab.

According to information available from the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), the proposed changes align with the company's strategic objectives and regulatory requirements. The company's Chief Executive Officer and Company Secretary have been authorized to file the necessary applications and documents with the SECP and other authorities to facilitate the implementation of these resolutions.

Shareholders are reminded to indicate their vote by marking the relevant box on the ballot paper. Ballot papers with both 'FOR' and 'AGAINST' boxes marked will be rejected. The outcomes of the resolutions will be pivotal in shaping the future governance and identity of the company, which is classified in the designated market category of the cement industry.