Karachi: Meezan Bank Limited has announced the publication of notices concerning the procedure for electronic voting facility and voting through postal ballot, as per the Companies (Postal Ballot) Regulations, 2018. The announcement follows an earlier notification dated March 5, 2026, regarding the publication of the notice for the bank’s 30th Annual General Meeting (AGM), scheduled for March 27, 2026.

The notices, published in the “Business Recorder” and “Daily Express” on March 12, 2026, aim to inform shareholders about their voting rights on special business matters during the forthcoming AGM. This move aligns with the directives from the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), which require listed companies to facilitate voting through electronic means and postal ballots on special business items.

According to information available from the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), Meezan Bank has implemented these measures to comply with the SECP’s amended regulations issued on December 5, 2022. The bank has appointed CDC Share Registrar Services (CDCSR) Limited as its E-Voting Service Provider, responsible for communicating with shareholders on behalf of the bank.

The electronic voting facility will be available from March 24, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. until March 26, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Shareholders with valid Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC) numbers, cell numbers, and email addresses registered with the bank will receive details regarding the e-voting process via email and SMS. The voting procedure ensures that once a vote is cast, it cannot be altered.

For those opting for the postal ballot, completed ballot papers along with a copy of the CNIC must be submitted to the chairman of the meeting by the close of business on March 26, 2026. Submissions can be made via post or emailed to [email protected], with signatures matching those on the CNIC required for validation.

The bank’s initiative to provide electronic and postal voting options underscores its commitment to enhancing shareholder participation in corporate governance matters.