Pakistan, Mashreq Bank Explore Digital Banking, Sukuk and Panda Bond Issuance
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb and Mashreq Bank’s senior management discussed digital banking, financial inclusion, foreign-currency products, blockchain, Sukuk and potential Panda bond issuances.
SBP Regulatory Sandbox 2026 Applications Open Until November 30
The State Bank of Pakistan is accepting applications for the second cohort of its Regulatory Sandbox until November 30, 2026, providing an opportunity to explore financial innovation under regulatory oversight.
easypaisa and Transsion Partner to Expand Mobile-Based Financial Services in Pakistan
easypaisa and Transsion have partnered to expand digital financial service discovery across Pakistan through TECNO, Infinix and itel devices, using pre-installation and device-level app distribution.
Anfaa Microfinance Partners to Strengthen Pakistan’s Credit Information Ecosystem
Anfaa Microfinance Pvt. Limited has signed a Membership and Service Agreement to support responsible lending, informed credit decisions and financial inclusion in Pakistan.
ICMA Future Of Finance Summit Examines Digitalization Of Finance And Financial Inclusion
ICMA Future of Finance Summit 2026 featured a session on digitalization of finance, examining how digital innovation, emerging financial models and fintech developments are expanding access and reshaping Pakistan’s financial services landscape.
ABHI Microfinance Bank Applies For PSX Main Board IPO With 132 Million Shares Offering
ABHI Microfinance Bank submits application for Main Board listing on Pakistan Stock Exchange through IPO offering of 132 million ordinary shares.
NADRA Identity Infrastructure Scales Verification Architecture Across Digital Microfinance Networks
ABHI Microfinance Bank Ltd and NADRA Technologies Limited partnered to integrate secure biometric identification systems and scale digital finance services.
Pakistan’s Credit Card Gap Draws Alibaba’s Attention as Banks Face a Defining
With fewer than 3.1 million credit cards in a population of 240 million, Pakistan’s consumption-driven economy faces a structural gap. Alibaba’s entry via Koko Tech signals rising fintech competition as banks confront a critical choice.
Bank of Punjab and Surfin Meta Sign Landmark Digital Finance Agreement
BOP partners with Surfin Meta Digital Technology to integrate AI-driven risk modeling and advanced digital financing solutions for a stronger Pakistan fintech ecosystem.
Pakistan Enacts Virtual Assets Act 2026 Establishing Legal Framework for Crypto and Digital Asset Regulation
Pakistan approves the Virtual Assets Act 2026, granting legal authority to PVARA to regulate crypto exchanges and digital asset platforms while strengthening oversight of the digital finance sector.