Karachi: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) has announced revised suspension dates for trading in various Government of Pakistan Ijarah Sukuk (GIS) issues, according to the PSX notice number PSX/N-599, dated May 14, 2026. This notice pertains to the suspension of trading in the GIS issue dated May 30, 2025, specifically related to rental payments.

The revised suspension and shut period dates for the Fixed Rental Rate (FRR) and Variable Rental Rate (VRR) GIS issue are detailed as follows. The 3-Year Fixed Rental Rate security, with a maturity date of May 30, 2028, will experience a suspension of trading on PSX from May 22, 2026, to May 29, 2026. Correspondingly, the Central Depository Company (CDC) will observe a shut period for this security from May 25, 2026, to May 29, 2026.

It is important to note that the 5-Year Fixed Rental Rate and the 5-Year and 10-Year Variable Rental Rate securities, with maturity dates of May 30, 2030, and May 30, 2035, respectively, do not have specified suspension or shut period dates in the provided details.

Additionally, the Government of Pakistan has declared public holidays from May 26, 2026, to May 28, 2026, in observance of Eid-ul-Adha. Market participants and concerned parties are advised to take note of these dates.

According to information available from the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), these updates are crucial for all stakeholders involved in trading these instruments, ensuring compliance with the revised trading suspension schedule. The designated market category for these instruments is the fixed income securities market.