Bilal Bin Saqib and Mastercard Discuss Blockchain and Digital Asset Technologies in Pakistan
PVARA Chairman Bilal Bin Saqib meets Mastercard’s Mark Elliott to explore blockchain-enabled cross-border payments, remittance efficiency, asset tokenisation and digital financial innovation in Pakistan.
Bilal Bin Saqib Urges Pakistan to Build Its Own Fintech and Digital Finance Infrastructure
PVARA Chairman Bilal Bin Saqib urges Pakistani banks, universities and technology companies to develop homegrown fintech infrastructure, AI capabilities and digital financial solutions.
Aurangzeb Calls for Fiscal Discipline, Export Growth and Digital Finance
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb urges fiscal discipline, export expansion and private investment, highlighting digital asset regulation and remittance growth.
HugoBank Launches HugoHub Banking Platform in Pakistan Ahead of 2027 Commercial Launch
Pakistan’s HugoBank has launched its first pilot customer account using Singapore-based HugoHub’s banking platform, testing digital banking services ahead of a planned commercial launch in early 2027.
easypaisa Digital Bank Posts PKR 13.30bn Profit Before Tax in Nine Months of 2026
easypaisa digital bank reported PKR 13.30 billion profit before tax and PKR 7.41 billion profit after tax for the nine months ended September 2026, with revenue rising 38.53%.
MENA Fintech Association Establishes Pakistan Chapter, Extending Its 22-Market Network
The MENA Fintech Association has formally established its Pakistan Chapter in Karachi, connecting local banks, fintech companies, regulators and policymakers with its network across 22 markets.
SBP Regulatory Sandbox to Support Fintech Innovation and Evidence-Based Regulation
The State Bank of Pakistan’s regulatory sandbox aims to promote financial technology innovation, improve regulatory clarity, identify risks and support evidence-based policymaking.
CDC, EClear Services Expand Raast Payments and Investor Verification in Pakistan
Central Depository Company and EClear Services are expanding Raast-based payments, dynamic QR codes and investor verification services to improve digital transactions in Pakistan’s capital market.
NIBAF Pakistan to Hold Digital Literacy and AI Training for Finance Professionals on November 24, 2026
NIBAF Pakistan will hold a one-day digital literacy and artificial intelligence training program in Karachi on November 24, 2026, for finance, audit, risk management and compliance professionals.
SBP Regulatory Sandbox to Support Fintech Innovation and Economic Growth in Pakistan
The State Bank of Pakistan’s regulatory sandbox aims to help test new financial technologies, improve regulatory clarity, identify risks and support evidence-based regulation.