Announcement
Published on July 28, 2026
NOTICE OF ELECTION FOR MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE FOR THE TERM 2026-2028 TO BE HELD AT THE 33rd ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING ON WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2026
In pursuance of the relevant provisions of the Pakistan Petroleum Exploration & Production Companies Association (PPEPCA) Articles of Association (AoA), the Trade Organizations Act, 2013 and the Trade Organizations Rules, 2013, notice is hereby given for the election of Ten (10) Members of the Executive Committee for the term 2026-2028.
The tenure of the present Executive Committee, including the Chairman, Senior Vice Chairman and Vice Chairman, shall expire on September 30, 2026. Accordingly, the election process has been initiated to elect the new Executive Committee in accordance with the applicable provisions of the AoA and the Trade Organizations Rules, 2013.
The election of the Executive Committee Members shall be held during the 33rd Annual General Meeting (AGM) scheduled for Wednesday, September 23, 2026. In the event that the number of valid nominations exceeds the number of seats available, the election shall be conducted by Secret Ballot during the AGM.
The detailed Election Schedule is enclosed as Annex "A", while the List of Eligible Voters is enclosed as Annex "B".
Members are requested to carefully follow the timelines specified in Annex "A", as all statutory actions shall be undertaken strictly in accordance with the prescribed schedule.
Eligibility to Contest
The Managing Director, Chief Executive Officer or Principal Officer of a member company is eligible to contest the election for membership of the Executive Committee, subject to the provisions of the PPEPCA Articles of Association and the applicable provisions of the Trade Organizations Act, 2013 and the Trade Organizations Rules, 2013.
Submission of Nomination Papers
Nomination papers shall be submitted on the prescribed form attached as Annex "C".
Each nomination shall:
• be duly proposed and seconded by registered voters of member companies;
• be signed by the candidate in token of acceptance;
• contain all mandatory information required in the prescribed form; and
• reach the PPEPCA Secretariat not later than the close of business on Tuesday, August 25, 2026.
Incomplete nomination papers or nominations received after the prescribed deadline shall not be entertained.
Election of Office Bearers
In accordance with Rule 21(11) of the Trade Organizations Rules, 2013, the Chairman, Senior Vice Chairman and Vice Chairman of PPEPCA shall be elected by and from amongst the newly elected Ten (10) Members of the Executive Committee at the first meeting of the Executive Committee convened after completion of the election process.
Authority to Vote
Where the Chief Executive Officer of a member company is unable to attend the Annual General Meeting personally, he may authorize another person, in writing, to cast the vote on his behalf.
The prescribed Authority Letter is attached as Annex "D" and must reach the PPEPCA Secretariat not later than the close of business on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.
National Tax Number (NTN) and Sales Tax Registration Number (STRN)
As required by the Directorate General of Trade Organizations, the List of Eligible Voters shall contain the National Tax Number (NTN) and Sales Tax Registration Number (STRN), wherever applicable.
Accordingly, member companies that have not already provided these particulars are requested to furnish the same to the PPEPCA Secretariat on or before Friday, July 24, 2026.
Eligibility to Vote
Only those member companies whose annual membership subscription has been fully paid up to June 30, 2026, and whose names appear in the Final List of Eligible Voters, shall be entitled to participate in the election process.
Members are requested to carefully review all enclosed annexures and ensure timely compliance with the prescribed requirements and deadlines to facilitate the orderly conduct of the election process.
Should any clarification be required regarding the election process or the enclosed documents, members may contact the PPEPCA Secretariat during office hours.