Karachi: Pakistan Oxygen Limited has issued a notice announcing the election of directors for the company’s board in compliance with Section 159(4) of the Companies Act, 2017. The notice was published on January 23, 2026, in key newspapers including the daily Business Recorder and the daily Dunya, covering the Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad editions.

The notice informs members that a slate of candidates, consisting of ten individuals, has filed their intention to stand for election as directors at the Extraordinary General Meeting (EOGM) scheduled for January 30, 2026. The candidates are Mr. Siraj Ahmed Dadabhoy, Mr. Shahid Mehmood Umerani, Mr. Mohammad Jori Puri, Mr. Kamran Gul E Anwer, Mr. Muhammad Ashraf Bawany, Mr. Tayyeb Afeal, Mr. Arshad Mohsin Tayebaly, Ms. Sadia Khan, Mrs. Saadia Jdaveed, and Mr. Sohail Ilk Khan.

The selection of independent directors is in accordance with the criteria outlined under Section 166 of the Companies Act, 2017, and the relevant regulations. Their names are registered in the databank of independent directors maintained by the Pakistan Institute of Corporate Governance. For those interested in learning more about the candidates, profiles are accessible on the company’s official website.

According to information available from the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), the election process aligns with the established procedures under the Companies Act. As the number of candidates does not exceed the number of positions available on the board, the listed candidates will be deemed elected at the EOGM.

The announcement is significant for stakeholders and reflects the company’s adherence to corporate governance norms as it prepares for the upcoming meeting and the formalization of its board composition for the year 2026.