NCCPL adds 22 stocks to SLB Category A, removes six

The National Clearing Company of Pakistan (NCCPL) will add 22 securities to the Securities Lending and Borrowing (SLB) Category A list, which covers shares permitted for short selling, and remove six, according to Mettis Link News. The changes take effect on October 30, 2026, following the quarterly eligibility assessment, carried out in line with clause 7A.3.3 of the NCCPL Regulations 2015.

Among the additions are Al-Ghazi Tractors, Gul Ahmed Textile Mills, Image REIT and Wafi Energy Pakistan. Five of the six removals were triggered by an impact cost above 2, while Lucky Core Industries was excluded because its typical daily trading volume dropped below 0.50% of free float or 100,000 shares.

The Exchange was informed of the changes through a notification issued by NCCPL. From the effective date, the revised list will determine which securities are eligible for short selling.