Karachi: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) has announced a suspension of trading activities for the Government of Pakistan (GoP) Ijarah Sukuk, effective from October 28, 2026, to October 30, 2026. This suspension comes in light of the upcoming rental payment due on November 02, 2026.

According to information available from the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), the affected securities include the 3-Year Fixed Rental Rate Sukuk, maturing on May 02, 2028, with a security code of P03FRR020528. Trading for this issue will be suspended along with the 5-Year and 10-Year Variable Rental Rate Sukuks, identified by security codes P05VRR020530 and P10VRR020535, maturing on May 02, 2030, and May 02, 2035, respectively.

The National Clearing Company of Pakistan Limited (NCCPL) and the Central Depository Company (CDC) will also observe a shut period for these securities from October 29, 2026, to October 30, 2026. This period is designated for the movement in Sub Accounts/Investor Accounts at CDC in relation to the designated sukuk issues.

Market participants are advised to take note of the suspension dates and adjust their trading activities accordingly within the designated market category. The temporary halt in trading activities is a standard procedure to ensure smooth rental payment processing for the eligible investors involved.