Imran Khan Appointed Chairman of SadaPay Board as Digital Finance Leadership Expands
Imran Khan has been appointed Chairman of the Board at SadaPay, bringing decades of experience in Pakistan’s digital infrastructure and fintech ecosystem to guide the Sada Money platform.
Punjab Mandates Raast QR Code Payments for Restaurants, Hotels, and Beauty Parlors to Enhance Digital Transactions
Punjab Revenue Authority requires restaurants, hotels, and beauty parlors to adopt Raast QR code-based payment systems within 14 days, promoting transparency and digital payment adoption in the services sector.
Bithumb Error Sends $44 Billion in Bitcoin to Users, Sparks Market Shock and Regulatory Alarm
South Korean crypto exchange Bithumb mistakenly distributed over $40 billion worth of bitcoin during a promotion, triggering a sharp selloff and prompting regulators to consider on-site inspections.
Exploring Pakistan’s Banking Readiness for the Programmable Economy and RWA Tokenization
Leading fintech and banking experts will discuss Pakistan’s preparedness for a programmable economy, blockchain integration, and real-world asset tokenization at a panel hosted by the RWA Tokenization Academy on February 9, 2026.
Pakistan Finance Minister Aligns with SECP Leadership to Strengthen Capital Markets and Expand Financing
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb met SECP’s new leadership to discuss deepening capital markets, broadening financing sources, improving investor confidence, and exploring digital innovations including tokenisation of government debt.
Former Central Banker Shoukat Bizinjo Announces Candidacy For IBA Karachi Board Of Governors
Former State Bank of Pakistan official and Simpaisa’s Global Head of Regulatory Affairs, Shoukat Bizinjo, has announced his candidacy for the IBA Karachi Board of Governors Alumni Seat, outlining priorities around governance, digital finance education, inclusion, and alumni engagement.
Pakistan Banks Engage Zarkhez-e Program Highlighting Incentives and Risk Mitigation
Pakistan Banks Association (PBA) affirms voluntary participation in Zarkhez-e (Asaan Digital Zarai Qarza) initiative, emphasizing government-backed incentives, risk mitigation measures, and digital verification tools that make lending commercially viable.
Pakistan UAE Collaboration on Real-World Asset Tokenisation to Boost Investment and Transparency
Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA) engages UAE’s DAMAC Group and PRYPCO to promote regulated tokenisation of real estate, government assets, and future debt instruments, aiming to unlock dormant assets and attract overseas investment.
ADB Recommends Tax Reforms and Regulatory Clarity for Pakistan’s Fintech Sector
The Asian Development Bank highlights tax complexity and regulatory gaps as major hurdles for Pakistan’s fintech growth, urging clearer laws, lower rates, adaptive licensing, and regional cooperation to enhance financial inclusion.
Digitt+ Introduces Behavioural Analytics and Data-Driven Payment Solutions for Pakistan’s Digital Finance
Digitt+ launches a behavioural analytics layer and data-driven products for digital payments in Pakistan, providing real-time insights across transactions, card spend, and bill payments to enhance financial transparency and user engagement.