Trading Suspension Announced for GoP Ijarah Sukuk on PSX

Karachi: Trading activities related to the Government of Pakistan's Ijarah Sukuk, designated as GIS P01GIS131126, are set to be suspended at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) in anticipation of its maturity payment. The suspension is slated to begin on November 10, 2026, and will last until November 12, 2026.

The maturity payment for the one-year discounted Sukuk, originally issued through a primary market auction on November 14, 2025, is scheduled for November 13, 2026. This announcement is directed to all market participants, ensuring that eligible investors receive their due payments on the specified date.

According to information available from the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), the trading halt will coincide with the clearing and settlement processes at the National Clearing Company of Pakistan Limited (NCCPL) and the movement in Sub Accounts/Investor Accounts at the Central Depository Company (CDC). The CDC will observe a shut period from November 11, 2026, to November 12, 2026.

This temporary suspension aims to facilitate the smooth processing of the maturity payment to investors, maintaining the integrity and efficiency of the market operations during this critical financial event.