Karachi: Trading in the shares of M/s. SME Leasing Limited will remain suspended due to ongoing non-compliance with regulatory requirements, as outlined in a recent notice from the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX). This decision follows prior notice PSX/N-1028 issued on August 21, 2026, and highlights several unresolved issues that have led to the continued suspension.

According to the report dated October 21, 2026, SME Leasing Limited has failed to address several compliance issues, including failure to hold its Annual General Meeting and submission of its annual audited accounts. Additionally, the company has not cleared its dues to the Exchange, and its statutory auditor has rendered an adverse opinion in the audit report. Moreover, the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has canceled the company’s leasing license and has issued an order to file a winding-up petition in court.

According to information available from the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), the suspension will persist until the company rectifies these compliance issues or for another period of 60 days commencing from October 22, 2026. The decision has been made under the authority granted to the Exchange by Sub-Section (7) of Section 19 of the Securities Act, 2015, and PSX Regulations 5.11.

The designated market category affected by this decision remains vigilant as stakeholders await further developments regarding SME Leasing Limited's regulatory and compliance rectifications.