CECOS University Becomes KPK’s First Cashless University in Partnership with Zindigi by JS Bank
CECOS University Peshawar has partnered with Zindigi powered by JS Bank to become Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s first fully cashless and financially inclusive university, providing every student with a bank account and digital payment access.
Pakistan Signs MoU With Binance to Tokenise $2 Billion in Sovereign Assets
Pakistan has signed an MoU with Binance to explore tokenisation of up to $2 billion in sovereign and real-world assets, alongside regulatory NOCs enabling structured engagement in the digital asset market.
JazzCash Drives Financial Digitisation in Pakistan with 55 Million Users and Expanding Merchant Network
JazzCash is transforming Pakistan’s financial landscape by expanding digital payments, supporting over 55 million customers and 650,000 Raast-enabled merchants, advancing transparency and economic formalisation.
PVARA Issues NOCs to Binance and HTX Under Phased Cryptocurrency Regulatory Framework
The Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA) clarifies that no-objection certificates granted to Binance and HTX are initial approvals under a phased, risk-managed framework aimed at regulating cryptocurrency while ensuring compliance with AML and transparency standards.
Soneri Bank Appoints Osama Kizilbash as Unit Head Cards Product
Soneri Bank Limited has appointed Osama Kizilbash as Unit Head – Cards Product, strengthening its cards and digital payments strategy with his experience in product management, digital banking, and payments innovation.
Easypaisa Strengthens Governance with Farrukh Habib as Group Executive Director Internal Audit & Investigations
Farrukh Habib has been appointed as Group Executive Director – Internal Audit & Investigations at easypaisa digital bank, reinforcing governance, risk management, and regulatory compliance as the bank expands nationwide.
Kanwal Cheema Appointed CEO of Huawei Pakistan FSI Division to Strengthen Financial Technology Ecosystem
Huawei Pakistan appoints Kanwal Cheema as CEO of its Financial Services Industry division, signaling a strategic move to expand digital finance, fintech and public-sector collaboration in Pakistan.
NayaPay Launches Global QR Payments for Pakistani Users in Collaboration With Alipay+
NayaPay introduces global QR scan-and-pay for Pakistani users via Alipay+, allowing seamless payments across more than 50 countries and millions of international merchants.
How Regulated Crypto Could Help Pakistan Save Up to $2 Billion in Annual Remittance Costs
Pakistan’s new crypto regulations could transform remittances, potentially saving up to $2 billion annually by cutting fees and delays through regulated blockchain and stablecoin-based transfers.
aik by BankIslami and VIZPRO Partner to Drive Shariah-Compliant Digital Finance for Retailers
aik by BankIslami has partnered with VIZPRO Pvt. Ltd. to advance Shariah-compliant digital payment and financing solutions across Pakistan’s retail ecosystem, reinforcing the growth of Islamic banking in the country.