The Karachi Astronomers Society are an astronomical society formed between 2008 and 2009, based in Karachi and run completely by enthusiasts. Its aim is to promote astronomy and to bring it back from its relative obscurity in the country. The society has over 1000 members; most of whom very actively promote and pursue astronomy within their own means. It also owns some of Pakistan's largest and most advanced telescopes; which are used on their monthly astronomy trips to different locations near Karachi, as well as in their public sessions.