Khurram Zafar

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange Limited (PMEX) is coming to 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐢 𝐀𝐬𝐢𝐚 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 — one of the region’s premier platforms bringing together the entire agricultural ecosystem under one roof. 📍 Lahore Expo Centre 📅 May 9–11, 2026 🕚 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM 📌 Hall 3 | Stall C-80 As Pakistan’s only regulated commodity futures exchange, PMEX is driving the shift toward transparent, structured, and delivery-backed agricultural trading. At our booth, you can: ✔️ Understand how futures trading works ✔️ Learn about physically deliverable commodities (wheat, rice, sugar & maize) ✔️ Explore how to trade through PMEX-registered brokers ✔️ See how regulated markets enable price discovery & risk management If you’re part of the agri ecosystem, this is a conversation worth having. 👉 Visit us at Hall 3 | Stall C-80 #PMEX #AgriAsia #CommodityMarkets #AgriTrading #FuturesTrading #Pakistan #Agriculture #FinancialMarkets #PriceDiscovery #RegulatedMarkets

Thank you @MusadaqZ. We should speak soon about getting your warehouses accredited and made part of this ecosystem. There is an acute dearth of warehousing in the country and major impediment to scaling this.

@akifsaeed65 Thank you @akifsaeed65 for driving this vision and continuing to believe in it since 2011.

Congratulations 🎉🎉🎉

This was the first of several exchange supervised trading sessions that PMEX has planned with real traders, real contracts, real money and real P&L on our live trading platform. We will be opening doors to general public very soon inshaAllah.

Yesterday at 4:42pm, the 1st pilot trade for a rice contract was registered at @PakMercEx between Nida & Om Prakash laying the foundation for transparent, efficient, Shariah-compliant, deliverable commodity trading in Pakistan on an @SECPakistan registered Exchange.

@AtifRMian More EVs > more charging > more electricity demand > solves capacity payments issue also & brings the on-grid cost of bijli down too. Policy HAS changed. EV bikes cost rebates (~20%), duty exemptions on EV comps, discounted power tariff for chrg stations, lower GST on solr panls.

Petrol at Rs 30/litre in Pakistan sounds crazy. It is not. What is crazy is the policy failure that prevents it. Petrol is around Rs 300/litre today, excluding government levy, here's how it can effectively be Rs 30/litre. People do not consume petrol for its own sake; they use it to travel. The average Pakistani rides a motorbike. A fuel-efficient motorbike can travel about 60 km on one litre. An efficient electric scooter can travel about 30 km per kWh, so it needs only 2 kWh to cover the same 60 km. What should 2 kWh cost in Pakistan? Pakistan is one of the best places in the world for solar, with an all-in LCOE cost of around 5 cents per kWh. The electricity cost is 10 cents, or Rs 30/litre of distance travelled! The Rs 30/litre calculation remains the same for cars. The 300-versus-30 gap is the cost of bad policy. It reflects billions of dollars of saving that could instead finance EV infrastructure: charging, distribution, battery swapping, and smart pricing software etc. - boosting much-needed domestic investment. Since solar is highly modular. You do not need massive scale to get reasonable efficiency. That creates business and employment opportunities for small domestic power producers. Instead, Pakistan leaned into large fossil-fuel plants financed by dollar-denominated borrowing and guaranteed returns. Local firms face credit constraints, but solar creates a natural collateralizable cash flow through electricity sales to the grid. With the right regulatory framework, this could have unlocked large private domestic investment, and employment. Battery swapping is another area where small local businesses could have emerged and scaled. Electricity enables smart pricing. When solar supply is abundant, prices can fall, and poor households and firms can shift usage to cheaper hours - automatic demand stabilization Better air quality would mean longer, healthier lives and higher productivity. That is a growth multiplier Green technology industries could be developed domestically with the right industrial policy, easing balance-of-payments pressure while raising employment and investment. Instead, Pakistan chose imported-fuel power plants, protected a backward-looking domestic auto sector, and raised electricity prices by burdening them with the fixed costs of those plants and heavy taxation, slowing EV adoption. Then came the net-metering fiasco, all to keep zombie power plants alive. Pakistan’s energy policy may be the clearest example of a broken nervous system. I hope someone fixes it, because people are paying the price, 300-versus-30

𝐏𝐌𝐄𝐗 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐆𝐒 𝐏𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐇𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞-𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞 Pakistan Mercantile Exchange Limited (PMEX), Pakistan’s only regulated commodity futures exchange, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with SGS Pakistan, a globally recognized inspection, verification, testing, and certification company, to enhance quality assurance and delivery standards for Rice, Wheat, and Sugar deliverable Futures Contracts traded on the Exchange. The collaboration marks a significant step forward in strengthening the integrity, transparency, and reliability of deliverable agricultural futures listed on PMEX. Under the MoU, SGS Pakistan will act as a PMEX-approved and appointed assayer. SGS Pakistan will support independent inspection, grading, and certification aligned with defined contract specifications, ensuring that commodities delivered against PMEX contracts meet standardized quality benchmarks. Rice, wheat, and sugar are critical components of Pakistan’s agricultural and food value chain, representing a total annual production of over 45 million tons. By integrating globally recognized and independent inspection standards into its delivery framework, PMEX aims to strengthen confidence among farmers, millers, exporters, traders, and investors. The move will support smoother deliveries, reduce counterparty risk, and promote best practices across the sector. It also reflects PMEX’s broader strategy to deepen participation in local commodities and modernize Pakistan’s agricultural markets through regulated exchange-based trading.

Spot on! @PakMercEx

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔! As we step into a new year, we extend our warm wishes to everyone across the market community and beyond. Thank you to all who continue to contribute to a strong, transparent, and well-functioning market ecosystem through trust, collaboration, and responsible participation. Wishing you and your loved ones a year filled with good health, stability, and progress. Warm wishes from Pakistan Mercantile Exchange (PMEX).

I can't access any of the MCB (@MCBBankPk) services since afternoon including debit/credit cards, online, etc. Any clue whether that's a system wide outage? Surprised it has lasted that long.

Farmers work hard to produce 30 MT of wheat every yr. Yet, at harvest time, due to supply glut, they sell at rock bottom prices. Specialized brokers buy, hoard, & profit by selling later. An efficient market is needed to help both farmers & end consumers. linkedin.com/pulse/using-re…

In today’s digital world, short-form content has become one of the most powerful tools for learning. People now discover financial insights through: 1. 15–30 second explainers 2. quick, visual storytelling 3. TikTok searches 4. relatable creators who simplify complex ideas This shift has transformed how audiences learn about money, markets, and investing. If we want to strengthen financial literacy in Pakistan, we must show up where people are already consuming information on fast, visual, mobile-first platforms. With this evolving landscape, PMEX organized its first-ever 𝐓𝐢𝐤𝐓𝐨𝐤 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬 for the brokerage community, a major step toward modernizing investor communication and digital education. We welcomed 80+ professionals from 38 brokerage houses across 4 cities, exploring how short-form video can simplify complex market concepts and promote responsible awareness around futures trading on a regulated exchange. A special thank you to 𝐅𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐤𝐡 and 𝐀𝐡𝐦𝐚𝐝 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐠𝐥𝐚 from 𝐉𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐨𝐟 𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 for delivering a powerful, data-led and highly engaging session. And heartfelt thanks to all the participants whose curiosity and energy made this masterclass truly impactful. This is just the beginning. PMEX will continue launching digital learning sessions to help brokers create fresh, responsible, and compelling content that makes regulated futures trading accessible, modern, and relevant for today’s digital audience. #PMEX #TikTokMasterclass #FinancialLiteracy #DigitalLearning #FuturesTrading #InvestorEducation #BrokerageCommunity #JackOfDigital #MarketingInnovation

SECP Greenlights PMEX’s Proposed Acquisition of NCMCL, Boosting Pakistan's Agricultural Infrastructure A significant step forward for Pakistan's commodity markets! The SECP has approved the proposed acquisition of a majority stake in Naymat Collateral Management Company Limited (NCMCL) by Pakistan Mercantile Exchange Limited (PMEX). This strategic move is set to accelerate the development of Pakistan’s Electronic Warehouse Receipt (EWR) ecosystem. For those unfamiliar, the EWR system is a secure, digital platform that allows farmers to use their stored crops as verifiable collateral. This enables them to access financing, sell their produce more effectively, and participate in formal trading—ultimately strengthening the entire agricultural value chain. By integrating PMEX's institutional strength with NCMCL's role as the central operator of the EWR system, this collaboration will: 🔹Expand the network of accredited warehouses. 🔹Enhance trust and transparency for stored commodities. 🔹Improve access to finance for farmers and agribusinesses. The SECP also extends its appreciation to the PMEX Board and management for their forward-looking leadership and commitment to strengthening Pakistan’s commodity market infrastructure. This milestone is a key step toward a more transparent, efficient, and resilient agricultural marketplace. #SECP #PMEX #Agriculture #Pakistan #Finance #EWR #CommodityTrading #MarketInfrastructure #AgriTech

The BEST DECISION-MAKING SYSTEMS are those which are SELF-CORRECTING. These systems contain inherent mechanisms to enable the decision-makers to re-evaluate their decisions in the light of new information, and to continue, reinforce or change those decisions based on the re-evaluation. These systems thrive on TRANSPARENCY which implies availability of accurate, adequate and timely INFORMATION. The word DEMOCRACY captures the essence of such systems. As a political system, Democracy is considered the best because it is self-correcting. As a financial system, CAPITAL MARKETS are considered the best because they are self-correcting. CAPITAL MARKETS EXEMPLIFY DEMOCRACY IN FINANCIAL DECISIONS. They enable the INVESTORS to convert information into prices of securities representing equity or debt claims on various businesses or economic activities. The investors vote with their money. The regulators, auditors, rating agencies, consultants and analysts help the investors to access and process the information. If the information continues to flow to all investors, it is difficult for the securities (investments) to remain undervalued or overvalued for long. Over time, MARKET PRICES of listed and tradable securities converge to their FAIR VALUES. The boards and managements of the businesses have the duty to keep the investors informed. Capital markets provide them the incentives to do that. Withholding information or providing misleading information is likely to become evident and erode investors’ trust and confidence. TRANSPARENCY is indeed a driver of long-term success of businesses.

New record! PKR 95B (USD 336M) traded @PakMercEx yesterday. Last 7 days witnessed nearly 0.5T (USD 1.7 Billion) of trading vol. This vol growth is accompanied by a 50%+ increase in YoY new account openings at PMEX showcasing increased interest of traders in this asset class.

Let the IPO competition begin. 1) Banks/DFIs as consultant to the issue 2) No book runner, opportunity for all brokers/investors to participate in book building 3) Book building price band to be set by consultant 4) Disclosure of valuation model for market to judge price /1

📸 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟏 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐌𝐲 𝐊𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢 – 𝐎𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐲! Pakistan Mercantile Exchange (PMEX), in collaboration with 𝐓𝐚𝐮𝐫𝐮𝐬 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐋𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 and 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐜𝐤 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐏𝐯𝐭. 𝐋𝐭𝐝. welcomed visitors to our booth in Hall 3 to explore the future of commodities trading. From insightful conversations to live demos and one-on-one consultations, it was a day full of engagement and learning. 🌟 Thank you to everyone who visited us — we’re just getting started! Join us tomorrow for more interactive sessions and investment insights. #PMEX #MyKarachiExpo2025 #CommoditiesTrading #InvestSmart #KarachiEvents #PakistanTrade #ExpoCenterKarachi #PMEXConnects #HarmonyInDiversity 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐜𝐤 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐏𝐯𝐭. 𝐋𝐭𝐝. 𝐓𝐚𝐮𝐫𝐮𝐬 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐋𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝

Iron Arm Super Fights is packed w charged-up youth: competing, cheering & winners chest thumping. More constructive than doom scrolling tiktok feeds. Real energy. Real competition. Real brotherhood. My son (right), only 15, qualified last night to compete in his weight category

One of the best Father’s Day gifts I’ve ever received! My son had this custom-made for me, and it was delivered today. It’s a cast iron emblem of our school, featuring the motto that also serves as my personal guiding principle.

Supporting my daughter's learning venture, Kaleidoscope Studios, by offering a 2 day workshop this weekend in Lahore for teens and young adults on Understanding Money, Savings, Investments, and Basic #FinancialLiteracy. Register here: forms.gle/MPau57tNKiDKt9…