Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) is the largest and oldest stock exchange in Pakistan. It is on number one regarding its index points. It was established in September 18 1947. Incorporated march 10 1989.

Karachi Stock Exchange Index, Members and Listed Companies

Karachi stock Exchange are owned by 200 members/broker. There are 61 listed companies in Karachi stock exchange, four induces are KSE 100 index, KSE 30, KSE all share index, KMI 30. KSE 100 index shown a return of 40.19% in 2007. In December 2007, KSE index had reached to the highest value and closed at highest point that are 14,814.85. 671 companies are listed in the KSE with the market capitalization of US $ 73 Billion.

Karachi Stock Exchange Building

Karachi stock Exchange is located in Karachi Stock Exchange (Guarantee) Limited, Stock Exchange Building, Stock Exchange Road, Karachi-74000 in Pakistan. KSE Board of directors had announced construction of new 40-story building of Karachi Stock Exchange.
Karachi stock Exchange is the economical and business backbone of Pakistan. Trading hours of KSE in normal weekdays are from 9:45 am to 2:15 pm, while on Friday its trading timings are from 9:30 to 12:00 and then it is closed for prayers next session open at 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm. In 2002, "Business week" declared that KSE as " Best Performing Stock Market Of The World".