SBP Opens Regulatory Sandbox 2026 for AI, Payments and Remittances
State Bank of Pakistan opens applications for its second Regulatory Sandbox cohort covering artificial intelligence, payments, inward remittances and next-generation financial services.
SBP Regulatory Sandbox Opens Applications for AI, Payments and Remittances
State Bank of Pakistan opens applications for its second Regulatory Sandbox cohort covering artificial intelligence, payments, inward remittances and next-generation financial services.
Abhi and NymCard Partner to Streamline SME Digital Credit in UAE
Abhi has partnered with NymCard to help UAE financial institutions deliver faster digital credit solutions for SMEs through integrated onboarding, origination, decisioning and disbursement.
SBP Completes First Regulatory Sandbox Cohort After Testing Four Digital Finance Solutions
SBP has concluded its first Regulatory Sandbox cohort, with four participants successfully demonstrating solutions in remittances and open banking after testing from January to June 2026.
NIBAF Pakistan Announces Digital Transformation Training in Karachi
NIBAF Pakistan will conduct a one day training on Digital Transformation: Adoption Towards the Digital Shift on September 9, 2026, at its Karachi Campus.
NayaPay Named Fintech Startup Pakistan at Asian Banking and Finance Awards 2026
NayaPay has been recognised as Fintech Startup Pakistan at the Asian Banking and Finance Awards 2026 for its product innovation and contribution to expanding Pakistan’s digital payments infrastructure and access to financial services.
SECP Approves Rs1.5 Billion Capital Increase For Pakistan’s First Digital Retail Bank
Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan has approved a Rs1.5 billion paid up capital increase for HugoBank, bringing Pakistan’s first digital retail bank closer to commercial operations.
HugoBank Receives SBP Approval To Begin Pilot Operations For Digital Banking Platform
HugoBank has received approval from State Bank of Pakistan to begin pilot operations, allowing the upcoming digital bank to test its products, systems and operational readiness.
JazzWorld Reports Record Q1 2026 Results with 20.6 Percent Revenue Growth Driven by Digital Ecosystem
JazzWorld achieves PKR 130 billion in Q1 2026 revenue as digital services and 4G penetration surge while the company prepares for nationwide 5G expansion.
JazzCash Drives Financial Digitisation in Pakistan with 55 Million Users and Expanding Merchant Network
JazzCash is transforming Pakistan’s financial landscape by expanding digital payments, supporting over 55 million customers and 650,000 Raast-enabled merchants, advancing transparency and economic formalisation.