Unlisted Companies: Section 133 of Companies Act, 2017 "Extra-ordinary general meetings"
Reform IDF471
DescriptionEarlier, a company could call a meeting at any time for matters requiring board approval, and members holding at least 10% voting power (for companies with share capital) or 10% of members (for companies without share capital) could requisition a meeting. If the board did not call the meeting within 21 days, requisitionists could hold it within 90 days. This obligation has now been removed for unlisted companies, whose Board of Directors represents 75% of shareholders and resolves otherwise are exempted.
DepartmentSecurities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP)
Jurisdiction / LocationFederal - Entire Pakistan
SectorAll Sectors
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Target Deadline
Date Enacted
Implementation StatusIn Progress
Progress 25%
CCORR DirectionEliminate
Cost Savings PKR (Mil.)
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