Pakistan Stock Exchange to halt trading activity on February 8
In an official notice sent to all Trading Rights Entitlement (TRE) certificate holders, the Pakistan Stock Exchange Limited (PSX) has announced the closure of the exchange on Thursday, February 8, 2024.
This decision is attributed to the upcoming general election scheduled to take place on that day, as declared by the Election Commission of Pakistan.
All TRE certificate Holders, along with the staff and concerned parties, are duly informed about the closure on February 8, 2024, which has been declared a public holiday by the Election Commission of Pakistan in conjunction with the national general election, PSX noted.
Furthermore, it is pertinent to note that the PSX will also remain closed on Monday, February 5, 2024, in observance of Kashmir Day.
Investors and market participants are urged to plan their activities accordingly, considering the temporary closure of the Pakistan Stock Exchange on these specified dates.