Investing in Pakistan
Exchange(s), regular trading hours, the securities regulator, and the local gold-buying convention — sourced and dated. No live quotes, no index levels, no recommendations.
Markets
Currency: PKR · Region: South Asia
Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX)
MIC: XKAR · Currency: PKR · Timezone: Asia/Karachi
| Days | Regular hours (local time) |
|---|---|
| Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | 09:32–15:30 |
| Fri | 09:17–12:00 |
| Fri | 14:32–16:30 |
Source: https://www.psx.com.pk/ · checked 2026-09-26. Regular session hours; public holidays not modelled.
Main index
- KSE-100 Index (KSE-100) — Pakistan Stock Exchange (source)
See live open/closed status for this and other exchanges on Market hours.
Regulator
Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) — https://www.secp.gov.pk/
Gold & silver convention
Typical local unit(s): Tola, Gram (g). Typical purity: 22K, 24K / .999+ (fine).
Retail gold in Pakistan is quoted and traded per tola (11.6638038 g), typically at 24K for bullion/savings purposes and 22K for jewellery. (Source: Gold rate aggregator sites (industry convention, widely consistent across Pakistani gold-rate portals))
Use the gold and silver reference pages to convert between units and price a given weight/purity — they support every unit and purity listed above.
Good to know
- Retail equity investors must open a CDC (Central Depository Company) sub-account or investor account through a licensed broker to hold shares electronically. (Source: PSX)
- PSX runs a distinct split trading day on Fridays (morning and afternoon sessions) around Jummah prayer time, unlike the single continuous session on other weekdays. (Source: PSX)
fin·calc tools for Pakistan
Frequently Asked Questions
What stock exchange does Pakistan have?
Pakistan Stock Exchange
Who regulates investing in Pakistan?
Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP)