Lahore: Elahi Cotton Mills Limited has announced the uncontested election of its board of directors, scheduled to be formalized at the forthcoming Extra-ordinary General Meeting on April 20, 2026. This announcement follows the adherence to Section 159 (4) of the Companies Ordinance Act 2017, as stated in a notification to shareholders dated April 16, 2026.

In response to the Notice of Extra-ordinary General Meeting, dated March 28, 2026, seven individuals have put forward their candidacy for the directorial positions. These candidates include Mr. Mahboob Elahi, Mr. Mahmood Elahi, Sheikh Farrukh Ahmed, Mr. Mahfooz Elahi, Mrs. Samina Begum, Mr. Talha Shaffi, and Mr. Muhammad Azeem Afzal Hashmi. Their profiles have been made available on the company’s website for shareholder review.

According to information available from the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), the independent directors have been selected based on their experience, competencies, diversity, skills, and knowledge. This selection process complies with the requirements of Section 166 of the Companies Act-2017 and its accompanying regulations.

The number of candidates aligns with the directorial positions set by the board, as determined in their meeting on March 13, 2026, under Section 159(1) of the Companies Act-2017. Consequently, the aforementioned individuals are set to be elected without contest at the upcoming meeting, ensuring a smooth transition and continuity in governance for Elahi Cotton Mills Limited.