Islamabad: Pakistan Tobacco Company Limited has announced a change in the name of its external auditors, a move that was officially communicated on November 10, 2026. The auditors, formerly known as M/s KPMG Taseer Hadi & Co., have rebranded to M/s Taseer Hadi Khalid & Co., effective from November 1, 2026.

According to the report dated November 12, 2026, the change in the firm's name is in compliance with sub-sections (2) and (3) of Section 197 of the Companies Act, 2017. The updated particulars of the firm have been provided for submission to the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) within a 15-day period from the effective date. The company is required to update the statutory records accordingly.

The auditors have assured that the name change is purely administrative. There will be no impact on the continuity of engagements or existing contractual obligations. The firm's services will proceed without interruption, maintaining the same engagement partners and professional teams. Contact details, including office addresses and telephone numbers, remain unchanged. However, the email domain has transitioned from @kpmg.com to @thki.com, with only the domain name altered.

The company has been advised to amend its vendor, procurement, financial, and other administrative records to reflect the new firm name. All forthcoming correspondence and official communications will bear the newly adopted name, Taseer Hadi Khalid & Co.

According to information available from the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), this update is expected to be acknowledged by relevant stakeholders, ensuring that the transition is seamless and that all statutory obligations are met in a timely manner.

The communications emphasize the auditors' commitment to maintaining the quality, integrity, and professional excellence that has characterized their longstanding relationship with Pakistan Tobacco Company Limited.