HBL and JP Morgan Launch Wire 365 for 24/7 USD Clearing in Pakistan
HBL becomes the first Pakistani bank to adopt J.P. Morgan Payments’ Wire 365, enabling real-time 24/7 USD cross-border clearing and book transfers.
Meezan Bank and Freedom Bank Kazakhstan Launch PKR Vostro Account to Strengthen Cross-Border Trade
Meezan Bank partners with Freedom Bank Kazakhstan to establish a PKR Vostro account, enhancing cross-border payments, trade settlement efficiency, and financial connectivity between Pakistan and Kazakhstan.
Pakistan, Visa strengthen partnership to boost digital payments and financial inclusion
Pakistan and global payments leader Visa explore deeper collaboration to expand secure digital payments, strengthen financial inclusion, and support the country’s transition toward a modern digital economy.
Visa Partners with easypaisa Digital Bank to Boost Card Transactions Nationwide
Visa and easypaisa Digital Bank have entered a strategic partnership to expand Visa card issuance and usage in Pakistan, enhance cross-border payments, and strengthen the country’s digital payment ecosystem.
Pakistan Explores Stablecoin-Based Cross-Border Payments in Digital Finance Push
Pakistan signs an MoU with SC Financial Technologies to explore digital payment infrastructure and potential use of the USD1 stablecoin, signaling growing global interest in the country’s digital finance ecosystem.
Pakistan Signs Stablecoin Agreement with World Liberty Affiliate for Cross-Border Payments
Pakistan has signed an MoU with SC Financial Technologies, linked to World Liberty Financial, to explore the use of a USD-pegged stablecoin for regulated cross-border payments as part of its digital finance strategy.
easypaisa Digital Bank Completes One Year, Processes PKR 15 Trillion and Launches Global Payments Partnership
easypaisa Digital Bank celebrates its first anniversary after processing 3.8 billion transactions worth PKR 15 trillion in 2025 and launching a cross-border payments partnership with Ant International’s WorldFirst.
Easypaisa Marks One Year of Digital Banking in Pakistan, Partners with Ant International’s WorldFirst
Easypaisa Digital Bank celebrates its first year of operations, announces partnership with Ant International’s WorldFirst platform to enable cross-border payments from over 100 countries, expanding remittance reach across Pakistan.
Standard Chartered Pakistan Wins $72 Million Dawlance Mandate to Strengthen Digital Cash Management and Cross-Border Banking
Standard Chartered Pakistan has secured a USD 72 million mandate from Dawlance to provide comprehensive working capital, digital cash management and cross-border banking services, strengthening its position in Pakistan’s multinational corporate banking segment.
Governor SBP Highlights Collaboration and Innovation as Key to Pakistan’s Digital Finance Future
Governor State Bank of Pakistan, Jameel Ahmad, stresses collaboration among banks, fintechs, and regulators to accelerate digital financial services, enhance inclusion, and strengthen cybersecurity at the Future of Banking Summit 2025.