

Naveed Sultan Urges National Digital Policy for Pakistan to Unlock Fintech Growth and Global Competitiveness
Naveed Sultan, Professor at Imperial Business School and former Citigroup executive, calls for a national digital policy to drive fintech growth, e-governance, and financial inclusion in Pakistan, highlighting the need for an integrated and strategic approach to digital transformation.

PBA Chairman Zafar Masud Calls for Breaking Data Silos, Unveils Plans for Financial Data Exchange
PBA Chairman Zafar Masud unveils plans for a national financial data exchange to break institutional data silos and enable inclusive, digital finance in Pakistan.

PM Initiates Major Push Towards Cashless Economy with Three High-Level Committees
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif launches three expert committees to fast-track Pakistan’s cashless economy, expanding RAAST and forming a national digital master plan for seamless digital transactions.

Driving Innovation: SBOTS-27 Officers Engage with CPEC’s Digital Future
Officers from the State Bank of Pakistan’s SBOTS-27 cohort recently participated in an “Evening Talk” featuring Dr. Hassan Daud Butt, former Project Director CPEC. The session provided invaluable perspectives on the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor’s impact, particularly its implications for digital infrastructure and economic development, crucial for the next generation of financial leaders.