Karachi Internet Trading System Scheduled Maintenance to Affect Trading

Karachi: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) has announced a scheduled maintenance activity that will render the Karachi Internet Trading System (KiTS) unavailable to market participants on Saturday, July 26, 2025. The disruption is set to last from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

This temporary unavailability of KiTS will affect TREC holders and brokers who rely on the system for executing trades and managing their portfolios. To mitigate potential disruptions, the PSX has urged all TREC holders to complete their Off-Hour Orders (OHO) and back office synchronization before the maintenance commences at 6:00 a.m. on the specified date.

According to information available from the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), the maintenance activity is part of routine updates aimed at enhancing system performance and reliability. Market participants are advised to plan their trading activities accordingly to avoid any inconvenience during the maintenance window.

The Pakistan Stock Exchange plays a pivotal role in Pakistan's financial markets, providing a platform for the trading of equities and other securities. The temporary suspension of KiTS services is expected to have varying impacts depending on individual trading strategies and the degree of reliance on the internet trading system.