Karachi: Pakistan Oxygen Limited has announced the scheduling of its Extraordinary General Meeting (EOGM) for January 30, 2026, at 3:30 p.m. The meeting will be conducted both virtually via a video link facility and in person at the company's registered office on West Wharf, Dockyard Road in Karachi. This meeting will focus on the election of ten directors for a three-year term commencing on the date of the meeting.
The notice of the EOGM, in compliance with Regulation 5.6.9(b) of the Rule Book of Pakistan Stock Exchange Limited, has been disseminated in advance to inform shareholders of the forthcoming proceedings. It has been scheduled for publication on January 8, 2026, in The Daily Business Recorder and The Daily Duniya, catering to both English and Urdu-speaking audiences.
According to information available from the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), the agenda for the EOGM includes electing ten directors, a number fixed by the board of directors during their meeting on December 8, 2025. The retiring directors include Mr. Waqar Ahmed Malik, Mr. Siraj Ahmed Dadabhoy, Syed Hassan Ali Bukhari, Mr. Shahid Mehmood Umerani, Mr. Mohammad Iqbal Puri, Mr. Kamran Gul E Anwer, Ms. Tushna D Kandawalla, Mr. Tayyeb Afzal, Mr. Nadir Salar Qureshi, and Mr. Asad Said Jafar. These directors are eligible for re-election.
The company has set a closure period for share transfer books from January 23 to January 30, 2026. Only those shareholders whose names appear in the Register of Members by the close of business on January 22, 2026, will be eligible to attend and vote at the EOGM.
Proxy appointments are allowed for members unable to attend the meeting personally. Proxies, who must also be company members, can be appointed, with submission of the appropriate proxy form required 48 hours before the meeting. This form is available on the company's website.
Additionally, the company has arranged for e-voting and postal ballot options to facilitate members' participation in the election process. This is in line with recent regulations by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), mandating electronic voting facilities for listed companies.
The appointment of M/s. BDO Ebrahim & Co., Chartered Accountants as the scrutinizer for the election process ensures compliance with the regulatory framework. This firm, being the company's statutory auditors, will oversee the election of directors and related functions.
Pakistan Oxygen Limited continues to encourage its shareholders to update their contact information and transition their physical shares to a book-entry form to enhance security and ease of trading. This proactive approach aligns with the company's commitment to regulatory compliance and shareholder engagement.