Pakistan Financial Inclusion Index Rises to 59.5 in 2025 on Digital Finance Growth
Pakistan’s Financial Inclusion Index increased to 59.5 in 2025 from 58.1 in 2024, supported by stronger financial service usage and digital initiatives.
SECP Proposes Rs5 Million Housing and Microenterprise Loan Limit Under NBFC Rules
SECP has proposed higher loan limits and revised income and SME turnover thresholds under NBFC Regulations to broaden access to financial services.
Pakistan Expands Overseas Employment and Interest-Free Lending in August 2026
Pakistan registered 27,656 overseas workers and disbursed Rs381 million in interest-free loans in August 2026 to support employment, enterprise and financial inclusion.
DigiKhata Partners With Sightsavers International for Inclusive Digital Lending in Pakistan
DigiKhata, Sightsavers International and the Standard Chartered Foundation launch a pilot offering interest-free digital loans to 30 entrepreneurs with disabilities in Pakistan.
JazzCash Disburses Over Rs90 Billion to 3 Million Beneficiaries in 2026
JazzCash has disbursed more than Rs90 billion through government and development programmes in 2026, reaching over three million beneficiaries across Pakistan.
easypaisa And 5th Pillar Takaful Launch Shariah-Compliant Umrah Savings Plan
easypaisa and 5th Pillar Family Takaful launch a Shariah-compliant Umrah Savings Plan with flexible contributions, Takaful protection and travel facilitation.
SBP Deputy Governor Calls For Technology-Led Push To Expand Financial Inclusion In Pakistan
State Bank of Pakistan Deputy Governor Saleem Ullah has called for greater use of technology and digital payment infrastructure to expand financial inclusion in Pakistan, highlighting financial literacy, limited use of financial services and continued reliance on cash as key barriers.
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.
TouchPoint’s QMatch Supports More Than 1,300 Cash Deposit Machines Across Pakistan
TouchPoint’s QMatch platform now supports more than 1,300 Cash Deposit Machines for leading banks across Pakistan, with plans to expand the network beyond 2,000 machines.
Pakistan Banking Summit 2026 Focuses on Transition to Investment Led Economic Growth and Digital Banking Transformation
The opening session of the premier financial summit features addresses by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb and industry leaders on expanding SME finance and cash flow lending.