::. Karachi Stock Exchange
The Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) was established on 18th September, 1947. It was later converted and registered as a Company Limited by Guarantee on 10th March, 1949. Initially, 90 members were enrolled, however, only half a dozen of them were active as brokers. Similarly only 5 companies were listed with a paid up capital of Rs. 37 million.
Now KSE has emerged as the key institution of the capital market of Pakistan with:-
Listed companies 724, securities listed on the exchange 752: ordinary share 724, Preference shares 5 and debt securities (TFC's) 23
Listed capital US$ 4,646 million
Market capitalization US$ 7,746 million
Average daily turnover 142 million shares with average daily trade value US$ 78 million
Membership strength at 200
Corporate Members are 92 out of which 9 are public listed companies
Active Members are 133
Fully automated trading system with T+3 settlement cycle
Deliveries through central depository company
National Clearing and Settlement System in place
For further details please visit
http://www.kse.com.pk/