NS Developers has formally joined 1LINK as a Non-Banking Initiator, with United Bank Limited (UBL) serving as the settlement bank. This partnership represents an important development in Pakistan’s digital payments landscape, advancing the adoption of cashless transactions while providing greater convenience, efficiency, and transparency for end-users.
The official signing ceremony was attended by senior leadership from all participating organizations. Present at the event were Mr. Shakir Ullah, CEO of NS Developers, Mr. Najeeb Agrawalla, CEO of 1LINK, Mr. Bashir Khan, Chief Commercial Officer of 1LINK, and Mr. Muhammad Kashif, Regional Head Institutional Sales and Head Acquiring South at UBL’s Digital Banking Group. Their respective teams were also part of the occasion, underscoring the strategic importance of the partnership for all stakeholders involved.
By joining as a Non-Banking Initiator, NS Developers gains the ability to leverage 1LINK’s robust infrastructure to deliver innovative financial solutions for businesses and consumers. This collaboration will enable NS Developers to play an active role in accelerating digital payment adoption, creating value for merchants, customers, and institutions seeking reliable cashless alternatives.
The inclusion of UBL as the settlement bank further strengthens the partnership. UBL, as one of the country’s leading financial institutions, brings its expertise in digital banking and payment processing, ensuring smooth settlement of transactions and reinforcing trust in the system. Together, the three organizations are laying the groundwork for an ecosystem that supports secure, fast, and seamless digital transactions across diverse sectors.
This move comes at a time when Pakistan’s financial services industry is experiencing rapid transformation, driven by the growth of fintechs, evolving consumer expectations, and the push from regulators toward greater financial inclusion. Cashless transactions are no longer a convenience but a necessity for building a transparent, accountable, and future-ready financial system.
For NS Developers, this milestone reflects its growing role in digital finance. The company is positioning itself as an enabler of modern financial services, offering solutions that align with the national agenda of promoting financial inclusion and digital transformation. By collaborating with 1LINK, the largest payment and switch system in Pakistan, NS Developers gains access to a nationwide platform that connects banks, wallets, and payment services, opening new possibilities for innovation and scale.
Industry observers note that such collaborations between fintech innovators and established banking players are critical to expanding digital payments in Pakistan. The integration of new entrants like NS Developers into the mainstream payment infrastructure signals the growing maturity of the ecosystem, where partnerships are driving progress toward a cashless economy.
The partnership also addresses the increasing demand for transparency and accountability in financial transactions. Digital payments offer traceability and efficiency that traditional cash-based systems cannot match. By building trust in digital solutions, initiatives like this contribute to greater adoption by consumers and businesses alike.
With the combined strengths of NS Developers, 1LINK, and UBL, this collaboration is expected to set new benchmarks in digital payments and create long-term benefits for Pakistan’s economy.
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