PBA and LUMS Dialogue Explores Digital Assets, Tokenisation and Banking Innovation in Pakistan
Pakistan Banks Association and LUMS brought together financial regulators, government officials and banking leaders to discuss digital assets, tokenisation, cross-border payments and the future of digital finance.
Bank Alfalah Becomes First Pakistani Bank to Go Live with SWIFT’s New Cross-Border Payments Initiative
Bank Alfalah has launched SWIFT’s new cross-border payments initiative in Pakistan, initially covering transfers from Kuwait with faster processing, upfront fees and end-to-end tracking.
SBP Draft Open Banking Regulations 2026 Open for Public Feedback
State Bank of Pakistan invites public feedback on draft Open Banking Regulations aimed at enabling secure financial data sharing, digital payments, fintech innovation and improved access to financing.
NIBAF Pakistan to Host Digital Literacy and AI Readiness Masterclass in Karachi on November 24
NIBAF Pakistan will host a full-day masterclass on digital literacy and AI readiness for finance professionals on November 24, 2026, featuring Muhammad Shehzad Dhedhi.
MENA Fintech Association Establishes Pakistan Chapter, Extending Its 22-Market Network
The MENA Fintech Association has formally established its Pakistan Chapter in Karachi, connecting local banks, fintech companies, regulators and policymakers with its network across 22 markets.
NIBAF Pakistan to Hold AI and Automation Banking Masterclass in Karachi on November 3
NIBAF Pakistan will hold a one-day executive masterclass on AI, automation and analytics for banking professionals on November 3, 2026, at its Karachi campus, with a registration fee of Rs18,000 plus tax.
SBP Regulatory Sandbox to Support Fintech Innovation and Evidence-Based Regulation
The State Bank of Pakistan’s regulatory sandbox aims to promote financial technology innovation, improve regulatory clarity, identify risks and support evidence-based policymaking.
NIBAF Pakistan Announces Excel Automation With AI Training on October 30, 2026
NIBAF Pakistan will conduct a hands-on masterclass on modern Excel automation with artificial intelligence in Karachi on October 30, led by Microsoft Excel expert Irfan Bakaly.
NIBAF Pakistan to Hold Digital Literacy and AI Training for Finance Professionals on November 24, 2026
NIBAF Pakistan will hold a one-day digital literacy and artificial intelligence training program in Karachi on November 24, 2026, for finance, audit, risk management and compliance professionals.
SBP Regulatory Sandbox to Support Fintech Innovation and Economic Growth in Pakistan
The State Bank of Pakistan’s regulatory sandbox aims to help test new financial technologies, improve regulatory clarity, identify risks and support evidence-based regulation.