Karachi: A notice has been issued regarding the loss of share certificates from multiple companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), impacting several sectors, including petroleum, banking, and insurance. The announcement, dated May 9, 2025, highlights the missing certificates, which have been reported either lost or misplaced, and warns members of the exchange against dealing in these certificates.

The companies affected by the loss of share certificates include Hascol Petroleum Limited, Habib Insurance Company Limited, Fatima Fertilizer Company Limited, Faysal Bank Limited, Oil & Gas Development Company Limited, Allied Bank Limited, Pakistan State Oil Company Limited, Pakistan National Shipping Corporation, GlaxoSmithKline Pakistan Limited, National Bank of Pakistan, Pakistan Cables Limited, and Habib Bank Limited.

According to information available from the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), the notice has been circulated among members of the exchange with a directive to refrain from transacting with the listed certificates. The companies involved have set a deadline of seven days from the notice date for receiving any objections. Should no objections be raised within this period, duplicate share certificates will be issued to the shareholders concerned.

The market category impacted by this notice includes various sectors such as energy, banking, pharmaceuticals, and shipping, which are key components of the PSX. The loss of these certificates underscores the importance of secure management and tracking of share ownership documentation within the exchange's framework.