NCCPL to suspend online services for scheduled maintenance on August 8

Online account opening, NCConnect, BioVerify and other digital platforms to remain unavailable during the three-hour maintenance window.

KARACHI, August 7, 2026: The National Clearing Company of Pakistan Limited (NCCPL) has announced that several of its online services will remain temporarily unavailable on Saturday, August 8, 2026, due to scheduled system maintenance.

According to a notice issued to market participants on Friday, the maintenance will be carried out from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., during which a number of digital platforms and services will be inaccessible.

Services to Remain Unavailable

During the three-hour maintenance window, users will be unable to access the following services:

• NCCPL Online Account Opening Services

• UIN Information System (UIS)

• NCCPL WhatsApp Services

• NCConnect mobile application

• NCC BioVerify mobile application

• NCC Smart CKO Portal

• CKO Biometric System

• Asset Management Companies (AMCs) Data Transmission Services

NCCPL said all of the above services will remain unavailable until the maintenance work has been completed.

Routine System Maintenance

The clearing company said the scheduled maintenance forms part of its ongoing efforts to improve the reliability, security and overall performance of its digital infrastructure.

Such maintenance activities are conducted periodically to ensure the smooth functioning of systems that support Pakistan’s capital market infrastructure and digital investor services.

Users Advised to Plan Ahead

NCCPL has advised investors, brokers, asset management companies, authorised intermediaries and other stakeholders to complete any time-sensitive transactions before the maintenance begins.

The company said planning ahead would help users avoid inconvenience during the temporary suspension of services.

Services to Resume After Completion

According to NCCPL, all affected platforms are expected to become operational immediately after the successful completion of the scheduled maintenance.

The company thanked market participants for their patience and cooperation, reiterating its commitment to maintaining secure, reliable and efficient digital services for Pakistan’s capital markets.