

Haball Enables Unilever, Coca-Cola Icecek, and Colgate-Palmolive to Go Live on FBR Digital E-Invoicing
Haball has successfully enabled Unilever, Coca-Cola Icecek Pakistan, and Colgate-Palmolive to go live on the Federal Board of Revenue’s (FBR) digital e-invoicing system, marking a milestone in Pakistan’s digital tax transformation.

Bank Alfalah Introduces Pakistan’s First Prepaid Card to Redefine Digital Payments
Bank Alfalah has launched Pakistan’s first prepaid card, offering customers a seamless, rewarding, and accessible payment solution powered by Visa and integrated with Raast.

SBP Agrees in Principle to Legalize Digital Currencies as Pakistan Moves Toward Regulatory Framework
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has agreed in principle to legalize digital currencies, paving the way for a new regulatory framework under the proposed Virtual Assets Bill 2025.

NIBAF Hosts Islamic Banking Professional Development Program to Advance Shariah-Compliant Finance Expertise
NIBAF Pakistan has launched a five-day Islamic Banking Professional Development Program to enhance the skills of officers from SBP and commercial banks in Shariah-compliant banking and Islamic finance practices.

NIBAF Launches Mid-Career Management Development Program to Build Leadership Capacity in SBP Officers
NIBAF Pakistan has initiated a three-week Mid-Career Management Development Program to enhance leadership, managerial, and strategic skills of mid-career officers from SBP and SBP-BSC at its Karachi campus.

NIBAF Hosts Ceremony with Askari Bank Leadership to Inspire Future Banking Professionals
NIBAF Pakistan organized a distinguished ceremony with senior leadership from Askari Bank to engage with participants of its Data Analyst and Foreign Trade Officer training programs, emphasizing leadership, career growth, and professional development in the banking sector.

SBP Ties Digital Assets to Forex Law as Pakistan Advances PVARA Bill for Virtual Assets
The State Bank of Pakistan has confirmed that restrictions under the Foreign Exchange Regulation Act will apply to digital asset transfers, as lawmakers debate the Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority Bill to establish a formal framework for the country’s crypto and digital finance regime.

Branding Pakistan at Money20/20 Middle East
Pakistan takes center stage at Money20/20 Middle East in Riyadh, with government leaders, financial regulators, and fintech innovators representing the nation’s digital finance potential on a global stage.

wAI Industries Secures $10M Growth Round Led by sAi Capital to Advance AI Swarm OS
wAI Industries raises $10 million in growth capital led by sAi Capital to accelerate development of its swarm-based enterprise AI operating system, strengthening partnerships across Pakistan’s banking ecosystem and expanding global reach.

Counting What Counts: Pakistan’s First Digital Economic Census
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has introduced new requirements for Digital Asset Management Companies (Digital AMCs) to offer Digital Asset Management Services (DAMS), setting conditions for licensing, digital platforms, and operational standards.