Central Depository Company of Pakistan (CDC) operates Pakistan's electronic book-entry system called the Central Depository System (CDS) to record and maintain securities ownership without physical movement of certificates. CDC was established in 1993 as a public limited company and started operations in 1997. It facilitates the electronic settlement of transactions for all three stock exchanges in Pakistan. The CDS provides benefits such as reduced paperwork, instant transfers, and secure custody of securities. CDC's network spans Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad and it has business continuity plans to ensure uninterrupted operations.
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