Karachi: All market participants have been notified of an impending suspension of trading activities related to the Government of Pakistan (GoP) Ijarah Sukuk (GIS), with the issue date of January 22, 2026. This announcement, made on July 9, 2026, pertains to the rental payment obligations scheduled for July 22, 2026, which will affect all eligible investors.

The suspension, which applies to both the Fixed Rental Rate (FRR) and Variable Rental Rate (VRR) GIS issued through a primary market auction at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), will be in effect from July 17, 2026, to July 21, 2026. This suspension will also impact clearing and settlement activities at the National Clearing Company of Pakistan Limited (NCCPL) and movements within Sub Accounts and Investor Accounts at the Central Depository Company (CDC).

According to information available from the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), the specific securities affected include the 3 Year Fixed Rental Rate (Security Code: P03FRR220129), 5 Year Fixed Rental Rate (Security Code: P05FRR220131), and 10 Year Variable Rental Rate (Security Code: P10VRR220136). The shut period for these securities at the CDC will last from July 20, 2026, to July 21, 2026.

This development is within the designated market category of fixed income securities, impacting all associated trading and settlement activities during the specified period.