Karachi: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) has announced a temporary suspension of trading activities related to the Government of Pakistan Ijarah Sukuk (GIS) P01GIS141026 in light of its upcoming maturity payment. The suspension will affect trading from October 9, 2026, to October 13, 2026, and is expected to influence clearing, settlement, and account movements within the designated market category.

The GIS P01GIS141026, a 1-year discounted sukuk issued on October 15, 2025, is scheduled for maturity on October 14, 2026. According to information available from the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), the scheduled suspension aims to facilitate the orderly processing of the maturity payment to all eligible investors. As part of the procedure, the Central Depository Company (CDC) will observe a shut period for sub and investor accounts from October 12, 2026, to October 13, 2026.

Market participants are advised to take note of these dates to ensure compliance with the trading and settlement schedule as stipulated by the PSX. The temporary suspension and shut period are standard practices intended to maintain market integrity and ensure a smooth transition during the maturity process of financial instruments like the GIS.