Karachi: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) has announced a suspension of trading activities related to the Government of Pakistan Ijarah Sukuk (GIS) due to the maturity payment scheduled for June 25, 2026. This announcement affects the GIS with the security code P01GIS250626, issued through the primary market auction on June 26, 2025.

According to information available from the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), the suspension will commence on June 22, 2026, and will extend until June 24, 2026. During this period, trading activities at the PSX, clearing and settlement at the National Clearing Company of Pakistan Limited (NCCPL), and movements in Sub Accounts/Investor Accounts at the Central Depository Company (CDC) related to the concerned GIS will be halted.

The designated market category impacted by this suspension is the primary market. The shut period for the CDC will begin on June 23, 2026, and end on June 24, 2026, aligning with the PSX suspension timeline to ensure a smooth process for the maturity payment to all eligible investors.

This suspension is a routine procedure to facilitate the smooth processing of maturity payments and to ensure the integrity of the financial transactions during this period.