Islamabad, September 7, 2026: The Acting President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and Chairman, Senate of Pakistan, Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani, today inaugurated the Founders’ Wall at ISE (Islamabad Stock Exchange) Towers Limited, Islamabad. The Founders’ Wall has been established to preserve and honour the legacy of the Founders including former Finance Minister Ihsan ul Haq Piracha and their services to the Islamabad Stock Exchange’s historic journey now existing as ISE REIT Management Company and ISE Towers Limited.
The Acting President was received by Mr. Haroon Ihsan Piracha, Chairman ISE REIT Management Company along with other Board Members. Following the inauguration, the Acting President interacted with the Board Members.Welcoming the Acting President, Mr. Haroon Ihsan Piracha thanked him for sparing his valuable time to grace the occasion and recalled his association with the institution.
He noted that the licence for the establishment of the Islamabad Stock Exchange was granted during the first government of Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Shaheed. He also recalled that the building of ISE Towers was inaugurated by Honorable Guest during his tenure as Prime Minister of Pakistan, thus making his presence at the inauguration of the Founders’ Wall a particularly meaningful occasion for the institution.
The Chairman highly appreciated the Acting President’s continued support and interest in the development of Pakistan’s capital market.Ms. Marium, Chairperson, ISE Towers Limited, expressed her gratitude to the Acting President for gracing the occasion and inaugurating the Founders’ Wall.Mr. Zahid Latif Khan, Director and former Chairman, briefed the gathering on the history and evolution of the Company, tracing its journey from its origins as the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) to its present role in Pakistan’s capital market. He highlighted the Company’s significant contribution to the development and strengthening of the country’s capital market over the years.
He also expressed his appreciation for the continued support and patronage extended towards the Company and its initiatives for further growth and development.In his brief remarks, the Acting President recalled the history of the institution as the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) and appreciated its contribution to the development of Pakistan’s capital market. He acknowledged the efforts of those associated with the establishment of ISE and specifically mentioned Mr. Ihsan-ul-Haq Piracha, former Finance Minister, for his role in obtaining the licence for the Islamabad Stock Exchange.The Acting President appreciated the institution’s journey and expressed hope that it would continue to carry its legacy and contribute to the development of Pakistan’s capital market and the country’s future economic growth.
At the conclusion of the ceremony, the Board of Directors expressed their gratitude to the Acting President for gracing the occasion, inaugurating the Founders’ Wall, and sharing his valuable reflections on the institution’s history. The Acting President also assured full support to the institution in future as well for its further growth and dynamic role in the economic development of the country.
