Karachi: A significant number of share certificates have been reported as lost or misplaced, affecting shareholders of major companies including Philip Morris (Pakistan) Limited, Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited, Faysal Bank Limited, and Askari Bank Limited. The disclosures were made public as per the reports dated November 10, 2026.

Philip Morris (Pakistan) Limited revealed the loss of share certificates amounting to a total of 3,121 shares. These shares were associated with the late shareholder, Jamila Khanam, under folio number 4044. The distinctive numbers of these shares varied across multiple series of certificates.

Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited shared that 731 shares have been reported lost by shareholder Mohammad Saleem Ismail, under folio number 1901117049. The shares were part of a series of certificates, each with distinctive numbers.

Faysal Bank Limited reported a significant loss, with 32,138 shares attributed to the late shareholder Reema Anwar, under folio number 81143. The lost shares were documented across multiple certificates and distinctive number ranges.

Askari Bank Limited has also reported the loss of 4,816 shares. These shares were held by shareholders Mr. Muhammad Bashir, Syed Mehmood Ali Shah, and Mr. Zahir Ali. The shares were distributed across different folio numbers and distinctive number series.

According to information available from the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), these reports signal a critical situation for the affected shareholders, necessitating immediate attention to resolve the discrepancies and ensure the security of the investments involved.

The designated market category for these companies includes Philip Morris (Pakistan) Limited in the tobacco industry, Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited in the energy sector, Faysal Bank Limited in the banking sector, and Askari Bank Limited also in the banking sector. The loss of certificates presents a challenge for both the companies involved and their shareholders, underscoring the importance of secure handling of share certificates and related documentation.