ISE - The Islamabad Stock Exchange was incorporated as a guarantee limited company on 25th October, 1989 in Islamabad, Capital of Pakistan with the prime object of setting up of a trading and settlement infrastructure, information system, accessibility and a fair and orderly market place that ranks with the best in the world. The purpose for establishment of the stock exchange in Islamabad ISE was to cater to the needs of less developed areas of the northern part of Pakistan.

At present there are 118 members out of which 104 are corporate bodies including commercial and investment banks, DFIs and brokerage houses. The other 18 Members are individual persons who are well educated, enterprising and progressive minded. The ISE has set the top standards of operational capability and is dedicated to support a climate of confidence and optimism that support and endorse trading activity. ISE also provides for favorable environment to the small investments of the residents of less developed areas of Pakistan.

The ISE (Islamabad Stock Exchange) Towers comprise twin 22 storey towers with exclusive and inspiring amenities, offer futuristically and aesthetically designed offices with panoramic views, is being constructed over a piece of land measuring 5600 square yards in the heart of Islamabad at Jinnah Avenue (Blue Area) which is the hub of all business and commercial activities in Islamabad.