Islamabad Registers Over 5,000 Shopkeepers for Digital Payments in Cashless City Drive
The Capital Development Authority has enrolled over 5,000 shopkeepers and merchants for QR code-based digital payments under its ambitious plan to turn Islamabad into Pakistan’s first cashless city.
HBL and IBA Launch First-Ever Agri Hackathon and Case Study to Drive Innovation in Pakistan’s Dairy Sector
HBL and IBA have joined forces to pioneer Pakistan’s first agricultural Hackathon and unveil an ‘Agri Case Study’ focusing on the dairy sector, empowering students to deliver sustainable, tech-driven solutions for the future of agriculture.
Karandaaz Pakistan Collaborates with SBP to Propel Digital Banking and Financial Inclusion
Karandaaz Pakistan highlights its collaboration with SBP to develop digital banking regulations, driving financial inclusion, supporting fintech innovation, and advancing Pakistan’s digital financial ecosystem.
Pakistan to Route All Government Payments via Raast by FY26 to Boost Digitalisation
The State Bank of Pakistan plans to route all government payments through Raast by FY26, backed by subsidies for merchants and initiatives to reduce cash reliance, boost financial inclusion, and formalize the economy.
HBL Konnect Partners with Taj Petroleum to Drive Cashless Transactions Across Pakistan
HBL Konnect joins hands with Taj Petroleum to expand cashless transactions across retail sites, marts, and restaurants, strengthening financial accessibility and digital banking adoption nationwide.
Warming Pak-US Relations Signal Boost for Economy, Trade and Energy Collaboration
Analysts view recent improvements in Pakistan-US ties as a catalyst for expanded trade, deeper energy cooperation, and stronger economic momentum amid global shifts.
NIBAF Hosts Focused Capacity Building Program for Shariah Scholars in Karachi
NIBAF Pakistan successfully conducted a two-day capacity building program for Shariah scholars at its Karachi campus, enhancing their understanding of the financial sector’s evolving needs in light of Shariah principles.
Karandaaz Pakistan Launches AI in Digital Payments Challenge to Transform Financial Ecosystem
Karandaaz Pakistan launches the AI in Digital Payments Challenge to encourage innovators and fintechs to develop AI-driven solutions that enhance security, efficiency, inclusion, and customer experience in Pakistan’s digital financial ecosystem.
Paysys Labs Expands Team with New Talent to Drive Innovation and Growth
Paysys Labs welcomes new professionals to its growing team, aiming to strengthen innovation, deliver cutting-edge financial technology solutions, and take on new challenges in Pakistan’s evolving digital payments ecosystem.
Easypaisa Showcases Pakistan’s Digital Finance Transformation at Money20/20 Middle East
At Money20/20 Middle East, Easypaisa CEO Jahanzeb Khan highlighted how insight-driven innovation is advancing financial inclusion in Pakistan, with 31% female users and PKR 9.5 trillion worth of transactions in 2024.