1LINK Engages Banking Sector Through Industry Webinar to Strengthen Pakistan’s Digital Payments Ecosystem
1LINK hosted an Industry Engagement Webinar for member banks, sharing insights on its performance, products, and value-added services to drive innovation, agility, and inclusion in Pakistan’s digital payments infrastructure.
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.
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.
Mashreq Group CEO Ahmed Abdelaal Reaffirms Commitment to Pakistan’s Digital Future
Mashreq Group CEO Ahmed Abdelaal emphasized the bank’s commitment to supporting Pakistan’s vision of a digital and cashless economy, highlighting the role of innovation and global expertise in driving financial transformation.
Swich Partners with HBL Konnect as Agent Network Manager to Drive Financial Inclusion Across Pakistan
Swich has partnered with HBL Konnect as an Agent Network Manager, starting in Karachi and expanding nationwide, to drive financial inclusion, empower SMEs, and strengthen Pakistan’s fintech ecosystem.
PayFast and Askari Bank Collaborate to Drive Raast-Powered Digital Payment Innovation in Pakistan
PayFast and Askari Bank have partnered to launch a Raast-powered white-label checkout solution, streamlining digital payments for merchants and consumers while advancing Pakistan’s vision of a cashless economy.
NS Developers Partners with 1LINK as Non-Banking Initiator with UBL as Settlement Bank
NS Developers has joined 1LINK as a Non-Banking Initiator with UBL as the settlement bank, marking a key step in strengthening cashless transactions and promoting transparency in Pakistan’s digital payment ecosystem.
SBP Governor Inaugurates JazzCash Experience Lounge to Advance Pakistan’s Cashless Economy
SBP Governor Jameel Ahmad inaugurated the JazzCash Experience Lounge in Islamabad, showcasing digital payments innovations that aim to accelerate Pakistan’s shift toward a cashless economy.
Puma Becomes First Oil Marketing Company to Enable Cashless Economy in Pakistan with HBL Konnect
Puma has partnered with HBL Konnect to become Pakistan’s first oil marketing company offering cashless payments and branchless banking at fuel stations, driving digital adoption and customer convenience.

