SBP Champions Women’s Financial Empowerment as Catalyst for Inclusive and Sustainable Growth
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is championing women’s economic empowerment through financial inclusion reforms, digital innovation, and global collaboration. Governor Jameel Ahmad highlights progress under the Banking on Equality policy, showcasing how women entrepreneurs are shaping Pakistan’s path toward sustainable growth.
Pakistan Establishes Crypto Council to Regulate Digital Assets Under New Framework
The government of Pakistan has established the Pakistan Crypto Council to develop a regulatory framework for digital assets, aiming to bring cryptocurrency into the legal system, ensure transparency, and align with global standards while maintaining Islamic financial principles.
Paysys Labs Expands Team with New Talent to Drive Innovation and Growth
Paysys Labs welcomes new professionals to its growing team, aiming to strengthen innovation, deliver cutting-edge financial technology solutions, and take on new challenges in Pakistan’s evolving digital payments ecosystem.
NIBAF Trains Nearly 300 Askari Bank Officials in Foreign Trade Finance
NIBAF Pakistan has trained nearly 300 Askari Bank officials in Foreign Trade Finance through comprehensive and refresher training programs. The initiative strengthens banking expertise in cross-border transactions and highlights a growing focus on capacity-building in Pakistan’s financial sector.
Pakistan Legalizes Crypto with Licensing Framework for Exchanges
Pakistan has launched a licensing regime for cryptocurrency exchanges under the Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority, signaling a new era of transparency, compliance, and foreign investment opportunities in the country’s digital finance sector.
LOLC Microfinance Bank Secures Top Spot in SBP’s Agriculture Credit Scoring Model
LOLC Microfinance Bank Limited has achieved first position in the State Bank of Pakistan’s Agriculture Credit Scoring Model for FY25, highlighting its commitment to empowering farmers, driving financial inclusion, and supporting sustainable rural growth.
Bank Alfalah Introduces Pakistan’s First Prepaid Card to Redefine Digital Payments
Bank Alfalah has launched Pakistan’s first prepaid card, offering customers a seamless, rewarding, and accessible payment solution powered by Visa and integrated with Raast.
SBP Agrees in Principle to Legalize Digital Currencies as Pakistan Moves Toward Regulatory Framework
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has agreed in principle to legalize digital currencies, paving the way for a new regulatory framework under the proposed Virtual Assets Bill 2025.
PM Shehbaz Calls BISP Digital Wallets a Breakthrough Against Corruption
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif praised the launch of BISP digital wallets as a milestone in Pakistan’s journey towards a cashless economy, aimed at reducing corruption, ensuring transparency, and empowering citizens through financial technology.
State Bank of Pakistan’s Expanding Role in Regulating Emerging Financial Technologies
The State Bank of Pakistan is taking on a dual role as a financial and tech regulator in the absence of modern data protection laws. With the launch of its Regulatory Sandbox, SBP is filling legislative gaps while urging policymakers to enact future-ready digital governance laws.