Karachi: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) has announced an extension in the suspension of trading for SME Leasing Limited due to ongoing regulatory non-compliance issues. This follows PSX Notice No. PSX/N-1133 dated October 24, 2025, which initially addressed the matter.
As of December 24, 2025, SME Leasing Limited has failed to address multiple issues leading to the suspension of its trading activities. These issues include the company’s inability to hold its Annual General Meeting, failure to submit its annual audited accounts, an adverse opinion issued by its statutory auditor, and the cancellation of its leasing license by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP).
According to information available from the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), the decision to maintain the suspension was made under the authority of Sub-Section (7) of Section 19 of the Securities Act, 2015, and PSX Regulations 5.11. The trading suspension will remain in effect until the company rectifies the listed non-compliance issues or for an additional period of 60 days starting December 26, 2025.
This announcement serves as an official record of the ongoing suspension, highlighting the PSX’s commitment to regulatory enforcement within the designated market category.