Karachi: The Central Depository Company (CDC) Share Registrar Services Limited has announced the recovery of previously lost share certificates belonging to two major Pakistani companies, Habib Bank Limited and Cherat Packaging Limited. The announcement, made on August 1, 2025, marks a significant development for shareholders who had reported the certificates as lost.

The recovered certificates have been identified and verified, allowing shareholders to resume normal trading and transactions. This follows the CDC's efforts to inform relevant parties and facilitate the reintegration of these shares into the market. The CDC has requested that the updated information be circulated among members of the exchange to ensure transparency and proper handling.

According to information available from the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), the recovery of these share certificates is expected to have a Moderate move within the designated market category. Habib Bank Limited, a leading financial institution, and Cherat Packaging Limited, a prominent player in the packaging industry, are both significant entities within the exchange, likely to draw attention from investors and stakeholders.

The CDC Share Registrar Services Limited emphasizes the importance of keeping members informed about such developments to maintain market integrity and investor confidence. The recovery of these certificates underscores the need for vigilance and the ongoing collaboration between the exchange and its participants in addressing such occurrences efficiently.