Karachi: Notices have been issued regarding the loss of share certificates by two prominent companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange. Engro Fertilizers Limited and Pakistan Tobacco Company Limited have both reported incidents of missing share certificates, prompting swift action to prevent unauthorized transactions.

Engro Fertilizers Limited announced on November 21, 2025, the loss of a share certificate linked to Folio No. 00021505, registered under the name of Syeda Noor-Ul-Ain. The certificate, numbered 1291505001 to 1291505500, represents 500 shares. Syeda Noor-Ul-Ain is based in Karachi, specifically at TP 7 6th Floor, Mall Square Block A, Zamzama Phase V. The company has requested members of the Exchange to refrain from trading these shares. If no objections are raised within seven days of the notice's publication, Engro Fertilizers will issue a duplicate certificate to the shareholder.

Similarly, Pakistan Tobacco Company Limited reported the loss of multiple share certificates on November 19, 2025. The affected shares belong to Folio No. P0000745, under the ownership of Mr. Rashid Muhammad Khan, residing at House No. 82 / 2, 28th Street Off: Khayaban-e-Badar Phase - 6, Defence Housing Authority, Karachi. The distinctive numbers 21291007, 22813252, and 19871798 pertain to certificate numbers 21291046, 22813294, and 19871802, covering 40, 43, and 5 shares respectively. Similar to the Engro Fertilizers notice, members of the Exchange have been advised against dealing in these shares. The company will issue duplicate certificates if no objections are received within a week from the notice's publication.

According to information available from the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), such incidents necessitate immediate action to safeguard shareholders' interests and uphold market integrity. The PSX has circulated the notices to alert investors and prevent any unauthorized transactions involving the lost certificates.