Ahson Bin Saeed Appointed CEO of Raast Payments Pakistan to Lead National Digital Payments Infrastructure
Ahson Bin Saeed has taken charge as Chief Executive Officer of Raast Payments Pakistan, a State Bank of Pakistan subsidiary responsible for operating and scaling the country’s instant digital payment system. His appointment comes as Pakistan continues to expand its digital payments and financial inclusion framework.
Pakistan’s EMIs and the Arithmetic of Payments
Pakistan’s electronic money institutions face structural challenges in a rapidly digitising retail payments ecosystem. High transaction volumes, low wallet retention, and competition from branchless banking and Raast’s instant rails are shaping the survival and consolidation of EMIs, highlighting the intersection of technology, regulation, and financial incentives.