Pakistan Stock Exchange Announces December 2025 Trading and Settlement Schedule for Deliverable Future Contracts

Karachi: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) has released the comprehensive trading and settlement schedule for Deliverable Future Contracts (DFC) for December 2025. This announcement, which was made on September 26, 2025, outlines the key dates and details pertaining to the DFCs and includes a list of eligible securities, detailed in 'Annexure A'.

The DFC for December 2025 is scheduled to open on September 29, 2025, a Monday, and will close on December 26, 2025, a Friday. The settlement of the contract is set for December 30, 2025, which falls on a Tuesday. This structured timeline provides market participants with clear guidelines to facilitate their trading activities.

Notably, the PSX reserves the right to alter, vary, or extend these dates or make changes to the contracts as necessary. Market participants are advised to stay informed about any potential adjustments.

Certain securities trading under the DFC-DEC-25 will not be eligible for the Payment of benefit and will be traded on an ex-benefit basis due to the book closure date notified by the respective companies. The companies affected include Attock Refinery Limited, Cherat Cement Company Limited, D.G. Khan Cement Company Limited, The Hub Power Company Limited, Interloop Limited, and Pakistan Oilfields Limited.

According to information available from the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), a diverse array of securities is eligible for trading under the DFC-DEC-2025. This list is extensive, with companies ranging from Attock Refinery Limited to Yousaf Weaving Mills Limited, encompassing various sectors of the market.

The designated market category for these securities falls under the Deliverable Future Contracts, a segment focused on providing participants with an organized framework for trading specific securities within a fixed timeframe.

Market participants and stakeholders are encouraged to review Notice PSX/N-1009 dated September 19, 2025, for further details and to ensure compliance with the outlined schedule and regulations.