easypaisa digital bank has partnered with the National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences (NUCES) – FAST University, Islamabad, to enhance fintech education and provide students with practical, industry-oriented learning experiences. This collaboration aims to bridge the gap between academic knowledge and real-world applications, equipping students with the skills and insights required to thrive in Pakistan’s evolving digital financial ecosystem.
As part of the initiative, easypaisa’s experienced professionals are leading an elective course titled “The Fintech Lab: Product Design, Analytics & Emerging Trends” for undergraduate Fintech and Business students at the FAST School of Management. The course covers an integrated curriculum that includes product development, emerging technologies, strategy formulation, and artificial intelligence applications, offering students an immersive exposure to practical fintech challenges and solutions.
The partnership was formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by Farhan Hassan, Chief Digital Officer of easypaisa digital bank, and Dr. Sadia Nadeem, Dean and Head of FAST School of Management, in the presence of senior representatives from both organizations. This MoU marks the beginning of a broader strategic collaboration aimed at fostering innovation, knowledge sharing, and skill development in Pakistan’s fintech sector.
Farhan Hassan commented on the collaboration, saying, “At easypaisa, we are constantly finding ways to share our insights and knowledge with the industry and academia. This partnership helps cultivate the next generation of fintech leaders by providing them with tools, awareness, and real-world insights to succeed. By bridging classroom learning with practical experience, we aim to inspire future innovators in the fintech space.”
Dr. Sadia Nadeem emphasized the importance of the collaboration, stating, “The partnership between easypaisa and FAST is a significant step in equipping our students with the skills and acumen required to excel in today’s rapidly evolving fintech and digital banking landscape. This initiative leverages the strengths of both institutions to advance knowledge, practical expertise, and the overall development of Pakistan’s digital financial ecosystem.”
easypaisa, as Pakistan’s first digital bank, serves a substantial portion of the adult population, including a 31% women user base, processing over 2.7 billion transactions in 2024 valued at PKR 9.5 trillion—approximately 9% of Pakistan’s GDP. The bank has positioned itself as a key player in the country’s financial landscape and continues to drive innovation in digital payments, mobile banking, and financial inclusion.
Through this collaboration with FAST University, easypaisa aims to provide students with hands-on exposure to the fintech sector, emphasizing the practical application of technology, analytics, and strategic insights. The course is designed not only to impart knowledge but also to nurture problem-solving abilities, creativity, and an entrepreneurial mindset among aspiring fintech professionals.
This partnership reflects easypaisa’s broader commitment to supporting Pakistan’s fintech ecosystem, empowering students, and cultivating future leaders who will shape the digital banking and financial technology landscape. By integrating real-world industry insights into classroom learning, the initiative sets a benchmark for experiential education in fintech across Pakistan.
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