Islamabad to Become Pakistan’s First Fully Cashless City by December 2026
Pakistan plans to make Islamabad its first fully cashless city by December 31, 2026. The government has set November 30 as the deadline for ending cash payments in ICT administration and CDA departments, with 26,000 merchants already connected to digital payments.
Faysal Bank and SBP BSC Promote Accessible Banking and Financial Literacy for Persons with Disabilities
Faysal Bank and SBP Banking Services Corporation organise a financial literacy session in Gujranwala, offering digital banking demonstrations, account opening and healthcare services for persons with disabilities.
Mobilink Bank to Acquire Majority Shareholding in Apna Microfinance Bank
Mobilink Bank has signed a Share Purchase Agreement to acquire a majority stake in Apna Microfinance Bank, aiming to expand digital banking, Islamic financial services and financial inclusion across Pakistan.
SBP Seeks Industry Feedback on Draft Open Banking Regulations 2026
The State Bank of Pakistan is inviting financial institutions, fintechs, researchers and industry professionals to discuss the Draft Open Banking Regulations 2026 and submit feedback by November 30.
Government Shifts Asaan Assignment Account Payments to Raast from November 16
Pakistan will discontinue cheque payments under Asaan Assignment Accounts from November 15, shifting all transactions to Raast as part of its nationwide cashless economy initiative.
NIBAF Pakistan Announces Banker 2.0 AI Training Programme for Banking Professionals
NIBAF Pakistan will conduct a two-day online Banker 2.0 AI training programme on November 25–26, 2026, for banking professionals at Rs24,000 plus tax.
Paraguay President Santiago Peña Resigns After Ueno Digital Bank Collapse
Paraguay President Santiago Peña announces his resignation following Ueno Bank’s collapse, which left three million customers unable to access accounts and triggered protests and impeachment proceedings.
Pakistan Explores Eurobond Tokenisation as Digital Assets Enter Banking Dialogue
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb says Pakistan is exploring Eurobond tokenisation, subject to approvals, during the PBA-LUMS dialogue on digital assets.
Roshan Digital Account Inflows Fall to $251 Million as Cumulative Receipts Reach $14.16 Billion
Pakistan’s Roshan Digital Account inflows decline to $251 million in September 2026, while cumulative receipts reach $14.157 billion and accounts rise to 975,602.
HBL Investment Portfolio, Deposit Growth and Digital Banking Performance in 2026
HBL expects investment yields to rise as floating-rate securities reprice, while reporting stronger deposits, expanding Islamic banking, digital transactions and resilient asset quality.