Karachi: The Pakistan Stock Exchange has announced the suspension of trading for the Government of Pakistan Hybrid Sukuk (GHS) due to the impending maturity payment of the Discounted GHS P03GHS261126. The suspension will take place from November 23 to November 25, 2026.
According to information available from the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), the maturity payment is scheduled for Thursday, November 26, 2026. This payment will be made to all eligible investors who hold the security that was issued through the primary market auction on September 03, 2026.
The trading activities at the PSX will be halted, along with clearing and settlement at the National Clearing Company of Pakistan Limited (NCCPL). Additionally, there will be a corresponding suspension in the movement of securities within Sub Accounts and Investor Accounts at the Central Depository Company (CDC).
The specified security, identified by the code P03GHS261126, is a three-month discounted Sukuk with a maturity date of November 26, 2026. The designated market category affected by this suspension involves financial instruments associated with governmental securities.
The shut period for the CDC is set to begin on November 24, 2026, and will conclude on November 25, 2026, aligning with the suspension schedule on the PSX. This coordination ensures that all processes related to the maturity payment are efficiently managed and executed.