Karachi: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) has released the trading and settlement schedule for Deliverable Futures Contracts (DFC) for November 2026. The report, dated August 28, 2026, outlines the timeline for market participants, establishing that the closing of contracts will be on August 31, 2026, a Monday, with the settlement process occurring over November 27 and November 30, 2026, a Friday and Monday respectively.

According to the designated market category, the PSX reserves the right to alter these dates if necessary. Additionally, trading in shares of specific securities under DFC-NOV-26 will be conducted on an ex-benefit basis due to book closure dates, impacting the eligibility for benefits. The companies affected include AGP Limited, Adamjee Insurance Company Limited, BankIslami Pakistan Limited, The Bank of Punjab, and GlaxoSmithKline Pakistan Limited.

The comprehensive list of securities eligible for trading in the DFC market for November 2026 is detailed in the attached Annexure A. Notable companies include AGP Limited, Air Link Communication Limited, and MCB Bank Limited, among others, totaling 96 securities.

According to information available from the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), no changes have been reported in the list of eligible securities, ensuring a stable and consistent trading environment for participants engaged in futures contracts for the specified period.

Market participants are advised to review the attached annexure for a complete understanding of the eligible securities and to prepare for the upcoming trading schedule in compliance with the outlined guidelines.