Karachi: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) has announced the suspension of trading activities for the Government of Pakistan Ijarah Sukuk (GIS) in anticipation of its maturity payment. The announcement, dated July 10, 2026, specifies that the discounted GIS P01GIS230726, initially issued on July 24, 2025, will reach maturity on July 23, 2026. Consequently, trading at the PSX, along with clearing and settlement at the National Clearing Company of Pakistan Limited (NCCPL), and movements within Sub Accounts/Investor Accounts at the Central Depository Company (CDC), will be halted according to a detailed schedule.

The trading suspension for the security, identified by the code P01GIS230726, will commence on July 20, 2026, and conclude on July 22, 2026. Meanwhile, the CDC accounts will observe a shut period from July 21, 2026, to July 22, 2026. These measures are being implemented to ensure a smooth process for the maturity payments to all eligible investors.

According to information available from the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), these suspensions are standard practice to manage the financial activities tied to the maturity of securities. Market participants are advised to take note of these dates to adjust their trading and investment strategies accordingly.

The designated market category for this event is the fixed income securities market, which is crucial for investors focusing on government-issued bonds and sukuks. The PSX continues to facilitate transparent and timely communication to maintain market integrity and investor confidence.