Pakistan Stock Exchange Revises Technical Services Charges Amidst Rising Costs

Karachi: The Pakistan Stock Exchange Limited (PSX) has announced a revision in its technical services charges, set to take effect from July 1, 2026, as detailed in a notice released on June 8, 2026. The adjustments come in response to inflationary pressures and escalating infrastructure costs involving hardware, software, and operational maintenance, which have necessitated changes to uphold platform security and system availability.

According to information available from the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), the organization has absorbed major expenses to mitigate the impact on its clients, offering substantial discounts across various technology services. This move follows a comprehensive consultation process designed to balance financial sustainability with client affordability.

The updated charges encompass a range of services provided to TREC (Trading Right Entitlement Certificate) holders, including monthly fees for services such as the JTT TWS Remote Connectivity at PKR 2,200 and the KITS service at PKR 70,600. Additionally, premium services like the FIX Gateway Remote Connectivity incur a one-time fee of PKR 242,000.

Notably, the PSX also offers services to listed companies, banks, and other service providers, with annual charges for network facilitation for banks set at PKR 275,000 and PUCARS Connectivity per user at PKR 16,500.

The adjustments reflect the PSX's commitment to providing a robust and efficient trading platform while ensuring the affordability of its services amidst a challenging economic environment. Clients have been informed that the updated schedule of charges is available on the PSX website and can also be obtained by contacting their respective regional offices in Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad.