Sadaqat Ali Appointed Head of Digital Payment Solutions at Askari Bank, Driving Fintech Innovation in Pakistan
Sadaqat Ali joins Askari Bank as Head of Digital Payment Solutions, bringing extensive expertise in digital banking to strengthen the bank’s payment ecosystem and customer-focused financial services.
Iman Mustafa Takes Leadership Role at UBL as Senior Vice President of BI and Self-Service Analytics
UBL appoints Iman Mustafa as Senior Vice President and Head of BI and Self-Service Analytics, strengthening the bank’s data strategy, business intelligence, and analytics-driven initiatives.
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.