PBA Felicitates Meezan Bank CEO Dr. Amir Ali on PhD Achievement
The Pakistan Banks’ Association congratulates Meezan Bank President and CEO Dr. Amir Ali on being awarded a PhD for his research on Islamic digital banking for SME financing.
DAZTECH Completes Oracle Exadata Project for Askari Bank, Boosting Banking IT Infrastructure
DAZTECH announces the successful implementation of Oracle Exadata Engineered Systems for Askari Bank, enhancing performance, scalability, and security in banking IT infrastructure.
Pakistan Banking Sector Advance-to-Deposit Ratio Hits 38% as Private Lending Surges
Pakistan’s banking sector ADR rose to 38% by November 2025, supported by Rs1.5 trillion in private sector credit. PBA cites fiscal borrowing and high cash economy as key constraints on further lending growth.
Easypaisa and NymCard Introduce Pakistan’s First Fully Digital Credit Card Program
Easypaisa collaborates with NymCard to launch Pakistan’s first fully digital credit card, offering instant, secure, and compliant credit access via the easypaisa app and redefining digital banking in the country.
Faysal Bank Names Asim Irfan as Head of Digital Operations to Drive Digital Transformation
Faysal Bank Limited has appointed Asim Irfan as Head of Digital Operations, reinforcing its focus on digital transformation, operational excellence, and enhanced digital customer experiences.
Pakistan’s RAAST Processes Rs80 Trillion in Transactions, User Base Crosses 48 Million
Pakistan’s instant payment system RAAST has processed over Rs80 trillion through more than 3 billion transactions since launch, as the Prime Minister calls for faster adoption to strengthen financial inclusion and a cashless economy.
Pakistan Accelerates Cashless Economy Drive with Ant Group, Easypaisa Talks on Digital Payments and Financial Inclusion
The Government of Pakistan reviews progress on its national digitization agenda with Ant Group and Easypaisa, focusing on digital payments, financial inclusion, fintech innovation, and a transition to a cashless economy.
CECOS University Becomes KPK’s First Cashless University in Partnership with Zindigi by JS Bank
CECOS University Peshawar has partnered with Zindigi powered by JS Bank to become Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s first fully cashless and financially inclusive university, providing every student with a bank account and digital payment access.
Pakistan’s Roshan Digital Accounts Reach $11.49B; November Inflows at $181 Million
Roshan Digital Accounts cumulative inflows hit $11.49 billion with $181 million added in November 2025. SBP reports net repatriable liability of $2.188 billion and 9,572 new accounts opened.
Easypaisa Strengthens Governance with Farrukh Habib as Group Executive Director Internal Audit & Investigations
Farrukh Habib has been appointed as Group Executive Director – Internal Audit & Investigations at easypaisa digital bank, reinforcing governance, risk management, and regulatory compliance as the bank expands nationwide.