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Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX)

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), initially established as Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE), is a leading stock exchange located in Karachi, Pakistan. PSX is one of the prominent exchanges in South Asia and has grown significantly since its inception.

Key Information:

• Founded: 11 January 2016 (as PSX), previously Karachi Stock Exchange (1947)
• Location: Karachi, Pakistan
• Headquarters: Karachi-74000, Pakistan
• Revenue (2023): Rs. 1.464 billion (US$5.1 million)
• Net Income (2023): Rs. 219.589 million (US$760,000)
• Total Assets (2023): Rs. 13.036 billion (US$45 million)
• Total Equity (2023): Rs. 10.395 billion (US$36 million)
• Market Cap (December 2024): Rs. 14.587 trillion (US$51 billion)
• Number of Listings (2023): 523 companies
• Number of Employees (2023): 231
• Website: psx.com.pk

Ownership:

• China Financial Futures Exchange: 17%
• Shanghai Stock Exchange: 8%
• Shenzhen Stock Exchange: 5%
• Pak China Investor Company: 5%
• Habib Bank Limited: 5%

Indices:

• KSE 100 Index
• KSE-30 Index
• KSE ALL Index
• KMI 30 Index
• KMI ALL Index

History:

1947-2016: Karachi Stock Exchange

• Founded: 18 September 1947, Karachi Stock Exchange Limited (KSE)
• The exchange was located in Karachi’s business district at Stock Exchange Building.
• KSE played a major role in Pakistan’s financial market but was characterized by extensive market manipulation and unethical practices in its early years.
• The system used open outcry for trading until the early 1990s, after which the automated Karachi Automated Trading System (KATS) was introduced with the support of a $125 million loan from the Asian Development Bank.
• In 1999, the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) was established to regulate the capital markets.
• Despite reform efforts, manipulation and unethical practices continued into the early 2000s.

2016-Present: Pakistan Stock Exchange

• In January 2016, the three major exchanges of Pakistan (Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad) merged to form the Pakistan Stock Exchange.
• The integration was aimed at reducing market fragmentation and attracting technological expertise and strategic partnerships.
• The Shanghai Stock Exchange became a major shareholder, holding a 40% stake in PSX.
• China Connect Interface: allows Chinese investors easier access to Pakistan’s stock markets.

PSX has become a vital player in the global financial market, continuing its modernization and growth to better serve both local and international investors.

Important Points:

• Transition from KSE to PSX: The merger in 2016 marked a significant milestone in Pakistan’s stock market history.
• Foreign Investments: The integration with China’s stock market has brought increased foreign investment opportunities.
• Challenges: Despite reform efforts, the exchange faced challenges in addressing manipulation and maintaining ethical practices during the early years.

For more details and live trading information, visit PSX’s official website.