Yara Smirat Appointed Head of Digital Experience GCC at UBL to Drive Innovation
United Bank Limited appoints Yara Smirat as Head of Digital Experience for the GCC region to lead digital innovation and enhance customer engagement across the Middle East.
Meezan Bank Launches Raast QR Payments at Nando’s Pakistan to Boost Digital Transactions
Meezan Bank implements Meezan Raast QR at Nando’s Pakistan, enabling seamless, Shariah-compliant digital payments, supporting the State Bank of Pakistan’s cashless and financial inclusion initiatives.
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.
DAZTECH Completes Oracle Exadata Project for Askari Bank, Boosting Banking IT Infrastructure
DAZTECH announces the successful implementation of Oracle Exadata Engineered Systems for Askari Bank, enhancing performance, scalability, and security in banking IT infrastructure.
ADB Recommends Tax Reforms and Regulatory Clarity for Pakistan’s Fintech Sector
The Asian Development Bank highlights tax complexity and regulatory gaps as major hurdles for Pakistan’s fintech growth, urging clearer laws, lower rates, adaptive licensing, and regional cooperation to enhance financial inclusion.
Zindigi Recognized for Best Digital Banking Experience in Pakistan at Global FDI Insider Awards
Zindigi, powered by JS Bank, wins the Best Digital Banking Experience award at the FDI Insider Awards, highlighting its innovation in digital payments, lifestyle banking, and financial inclusion for Pakistan’s Gen Z and millennial users.
NUCES FinTech Society Partners with Fintech News Pakistan to Empower Student and Industry Collaboration
NUCES FinTech Society (FAST-NUCES Lahore) and Fintech News Pakistan have signed a strategic 12-month partnership to promote fintech education, student-industry collaboration, and ecosystem development through content, events, and knowledge sharing.
Zindigi JS Bank and Albario Partner to Enable Digital Payments at EV Charging Stations
Zindigi JS Bank has partnered with Albario Engineering to integrate Raast QR, POS, and in-app payment solutions across Pakistan’s electric vehicle charging stations, supporting a cashless economy and the country’s clean-energy initiatives.
Easypaisa Digital Bank Integrates Begin Mini App for Entertainment Streaming and Digital Payments in Pakistan
Easypaisa Digital Bank partners with UAE-based OTT provider Begin to launch a mini app, enabling seamless streaming, payments, and exclusive offers within the easypaisa ecosystem, enhancing Pakistan’s digital lifestyle experience.
NBP’s Aitemaad Islamic Advance Salary Secures Silver at Qorus Reinvention Awards 2025
National Bank of Pakistan’s Aitemaad Islamic Advance Salary wins Silver at the 2025 Qorus Reinvention Awards, recognized for innovation, customer impact, and industry-first solutions in Islamic banking.