Karachi: Bank AL Habib Limited has announced a suspension in trading for its Term Finance Certificate, designated as BAHLTFC9, in light of upcoming book closure dates. This suspension will span from October 13, 2026, to October 23, 2026, aligning with the book closure period set from October 14, 2026, to October 23, 2026, for the 9th profit payment of the TFC.

The suspension means that any transactions involving BAHLTFC9 will be temporarily halted, with trading scheduled to resume on October 26, 2026. According to information available from the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), such measures are typically undertaken to ensure orderly processing during book closures, which are periods when a company temporarily closes its books to update its record of shareholders.

This development is particularly relevant for investors in the finance category of the stock market, as it affects the liquidity and trading opportunities of the specific TFC. The book closure is a routine procedure that allows the company to determine the entitlement of shareholders to the declared profit payment.