National Bank of Pakistan Partners with ISTIQEME to Accelerate Merchant QR Deployment
NBP and ISTIQEME sign an MoU to expand Pakistan’s digital payment ecosystem through merchant QR code infrastructure and specialized training initiatives.
Meezan Bank Expands Merchant Network and Raast Integration to Drive Cashless Economy
Meezan Bank scales its digital payment strategy by onboarding 140,000 new merchants and integrating Raast to accelerate Pakistan’s transition to a formal economy.
JazzCash Achieves Milestone with 1 Million Raast QR Enabled Merchants
JazzCash reaches a historic 1 million Raast QR-enabled merchant milestone, accelerating Pakistan’s shift toward a documented and cashless digital economy.
Pakistan Digital Payments Hit 92 Percent Share as Cashless Economy Accelerates
State Bank of Pakistan’s latest report reveals a massive shift toward digital channels, with retail transactions reaching PKR 167 trillion and Raast leading the growth.
RUDA and easypaisa Digital Bank Partner to Transform 93 Villages into Cashless Hubs
Ravi Urban Development Authority and easypaisa digital bank sign MoU to drive financial inclusion and establish Ravi City as a model for the Prime Minister’s Cashless Pakistan Scheme.
Zindigi and SBP Digitization of Lahore’s Liberty Market to Drive Cashless Economy
Zindigi by JS Bank and the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) inaugurate the digitization of Lahore’s Liberty Market using Raast QR for instant merchant payments.
NBP Merchant Sales Conference spotlights payment schemes and merchant alliances to accelerate cashless growth
Industry leaders from NBP, Mastercard, UnionPay International and Golootlo discuss merchant incentives, global payment collaboration and digital adoption strategies at the 2nd Merchant Sales Conference.
World Bank, Punjab Revenue Authority agree on roadmap to promote cashless economy
World Bank delegation meets PRA chairman to advance digital payments, tax system digitalisation and cashless economy reforms in Punjab.
SBP Issues Procedure for Fee-Free Remittance Disbursement Through Raast
The State Bank of Pakistan has issued a procedure allowing approved exchange companies to disburse inward remittances through Raast without charging beneficiaries, supporting digital payments and transparency.
SBP Allows Exchange Companies to Use Raast for Digital Home Remittance Transfers
State Bank of Pakistan has enabled exchange companies to use Raast for home remittance disbursement, advancing digital payments, financial inclusion, and the country’s cashless economy goals.

