BISP Increases Stipends Ahead of Ramadan, Expands Digital Payments to 10 Million Women
The Benazir Income Support Program raises Kafalat, Education Stipend, and Nashonuma payments ahead of Ramadan, reaching 10 million women through digital wallets with enhanced banking interoperability.
1LINK Onboards Beaconhouse Technology as Bill Aggregator on 1BILL Platform
1LINK signs agreement to onboard Beaconhouse Technology as a Bill Aggregator on 1BILL, strengthening digital fee collection with Faysal Bank as settlement partner.
1LINK Partners with PWASA to Enable 1BILL Digital Payments Across Punjab’s 36 Districts
1LINK signs strategic agreement with Punjab Water and Sanitation Agency to digitize bill payments via 1BILL, advancing secure, real-time collections and supporting Punjab’s cashless vision.
Leopards Courier Services Partners with Mastercard to Offer Exclusive SME Discounts Nationwide
Leopards Courier Services signs MoU with Mastercard to provide exclusive discounts for SME Mastercard holders at Leopards Express Centers across Pakistan, advancing fintech and logistics collaboration.
Visa and HBL Announce Winners of She’s Next 2026 Pakistan, Awarding $10,000 Grants to Five Women-Led Startups
Visa and HBL reveal five winners of She’s Next 2026 in Pakistan, granting $10,000 each, mentorship, and digital resources, with a new Sustainability Award recognizing impact-driven entrepreneurship.
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.
SBP Directs Banks to Remain Open on January 31 for Government Tax Payments
The State Bank of Pakistan has instructed all commercial banks to remain open on January 31 to support government tax and duty collection, ensuring uninterrupted OTC and digital payment services nationwide.
Pakistan International Airlines Collaborates with Meezan Bank for Seamless Payment Solutions
Pakistan International Airlines partners with Meezan Bank to offer smoother payment options and enhanced customer convenience, reflecting a focus on innovation and service quality.
Finance Minister Announces Pakistan’s Inaugural Panda Bond Launch to Strengthen Debt Management
Pakistan plans to issue its first Panda bond in RMB to diversify funding sources, reduce debt servicing costs, and support structural economic reforms, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said.
Al Baraka Bank Launches Digital Hub and PayPak Pink Debit Card to Boost Pakistan’s Digital Payments
Al Baraka Bank Pakistan, a founding member of PayPak Pink Debit Card, launches Digital Hub and Digital Auto Financing initiatives in collaboration with 1LINK, reinforcing the country’s digital payment ecosystem.