SECP Grants NBFC License to Alibaba Group Associate Cocotech for BNPL Launch
SECP issues NBFC license to Alibaba Group associate Cocotech Pakistan to introduce Buy Now Pay Later services and boost the country’s digital economy.
Fasset Enters Pakistan Through HRL Partnership to Drive Digital Asset Adoption and Financial Inclusion
Federal IT Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja endorses Fasset’s entry into Pakistan through a strategic partnership with Habib Rafiq Limited, aiming to expand digital asset access, tokenize real-world assets, and streamline payments for the country’s growing freelance workforce.
Pakistan’s Service Exports Surge as Other Business Services Drive Digital-Led Growth
Pakistan’s services exports recorded strong growth in the first five months of FY26, with Other Business Services emerging as a major contributor alongside IT exports, signaling a shift toward knowledge-based and digital economy sectors.
Pakistan Launches Digital Nation 2025 Vision, Expands FinTech and Virtual Assets Ecosystem
Advisor to Finance Minister Khurram Schehzad highlighted Pakistan’s “Digital Nation 2025” vision at ITCN Asia, focusing on digital governance, virtual assets regulation, SME support, and full government digitization initiatives.
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.
CCP Discusses Digital Market Competition and Algorithm-Driven Business Risks in Pakistan
The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) emphasizes challenges in digital markets, including big data, algorithmic business models, and enforcement needs, during a lecture on competition law by Dr. Amber Darr.
Pakistan Advances Digital Asset Regulation as Finance Minister Engages Icoin Technology
Pakistan is laying the foundations of a regulated digital asset ecosystem as Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb holds talks with U.S.-based blockchain firm Icoin Technology on policy, regulation, and market development.
F3: Trust Deficit in a Youth-Driven Economy: Why Pakistan’s Next Generation Still Fears Digital Payments
Despite being digitally savvy, Pakistan’s youth remain hesitant to adopt digital payments due to trust issues, household influence, fear of loss, inconsistent merchant practices, and limited financial awareness. Addressing these barriers is essential for accelerating the country’s transition to a youth-driven digital economy.
Azerbaijan Eyes $2 Billion Investment in Pakistan Across Energy, Oil & Gas and Mining Sectors
Azerbaijan has expressed interest in investing nearly $2 billion in Pakistan, focusing on energy, oil and gas, mining and digital sectors, as Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb outlines broader regional connectivity and investment-led growth plans.
IMF Pledges $1.3 Billion RSF Support for Pakistan as Aurangzeb Pushes Trade, Climate and Digital Agenda
IMF commits $1.3 billion under the RSF to support Pakistan’s reforms, while Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb highlights trade, climate action, and digital growth at the Doha Forum.