Lahore: Fatima Fertilizer Company Limited has officially announced the election of its Directors, to take place during the Extraordinary General Meeting (EOGM) scheduled for Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at the Royal Palm Golf and Country Club in Lahore, with an option for participation through electronic means. This announcement was detailed in a notice published on September 14, 2026, in both "The Nation" and "Nawa-i-Waqt" newspapers.

The upcoming election will see multiple candidates vying for a place on the board. Notable among them are Mr. Arif Habib, Mr. Fawad Ahmed Mukhtar, Mr. Fazal Ahmed Sheikh, Mr. Faisal Ahmed Mukhtar, and Mr. Muhammad Kashif Habib. Additionally, the list includes independent director candidates such as Ms. Sima Kamil, Mrs. Julie Jannerup, Mr. Tariq Jamali, and Mr. Sarfaraz Inayatullah Qureshi.

The process has been set in motion under Section 159(4) of the Companies Act, 2017. A total of seven Directors will be elected from the candidates, as fixed by the company’s Board of Directors. Significantly, two positions are reserved for independent directors, who are selected based on experience, skills, and compliance with the Companies (Manner and Selection of Independent Directors) Regulations, 2018.

According to information available from the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), the election is driven by the requirement for strategic governance and oversight, aligning with ongoing regulatory frameworks. The election will also employ postal ballots, which are to be sent to the Chairman at the designated email address for corporate affairs.

The company has taken steps to ensure that the independent director candidates meet the required qualifications and possess the necessary competencies and knowledge, thus contributing effectively to the company's governance. The election will determine the board composition for the next three years, marking a significant event in the company's corporate governance timeline.