Karachi: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) has announced the continued suspension of trading for shares of eight companies due to unresolved regulatory defaults, as outlined in a report dated September 25, 2026. The decision follows PSX Notice No. PSX/N-941 issued on July 28, 2026.

The companies affected by this suspension include Regal Ceramics Limited, Azmat Textile Mills Limited, Kaiser Arts & Krafts Limited, Pakistan Industrial & Commercial Leasing Ltd., Dadabhoy Sack Limited, Nina Industries Limited, Investec Mutual Fund Limited, and Salman Noman Enterprises Ltd. The reasons for suspension encompass a range of regulatory breaches, such as failure to hold Annual General Meetings, non-submission of annual audited accounts, non-payment of dues to the Exchange, and non-induction of ordinary shares into the Central Depository System (CDS).

According to information available from the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), additional reasons for suspension include the filing of winding-up petitions by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) against several companies, the appointment of official liquidators, and suspension of commercial production in principle lines of business for some entities.

The PSX has stated that the suspension of trading will be in effect until the respective companies rectify the causes of suspension. Alternatively, the suspension will extend for another 60 days starting September 27, 2026. This decision is executed under the authority granted by Sub-Section (7) of Section 19 of the Securities Act, 2015, and clause 5.11 of the PSX Regulations.

The designated market category for these companies remains unspecified in the current notice, as the focus remains on regulatory compliance and resolution of pending defaults.