NBP Digitizes Passport Fee Payments Through Raast P2M QR
National Bank of Pakistan enables digital passport fee payments through Raast Person-to-Merchant QR, allowing citizens to pay through participating bank mobile applications.
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.
HBL Microfinance Bank Becomes First Pakistani Bank To Go Live Under BISP Agent Interoperability Initiative
HBL Microfinance Bank becomes the first bank in Pakistan to go live as an Issuer under the BISP Agent Interoperability initiative, expanding access to beneficiary funds.
OGDCL Receives Rs7.73bn Seventh Installment Under Circular Debt Settlement Plan
OGDCL has received its seventh monthly interest payment of Rs7.73 billion under Pakistan’s Circular Debt Settlement Plan, raising total recoveries to nearly Rs54 billion as part of government-led energy sector reforms.
Cashless Economy Drive Faces Hurdles as Only 700,000 Retailers Adopt Digital Payments
Pakistan’s cashless economy initiative faces challenges as less than 700,000 retailers currently offer digital payment options, highlighting the gap between government targets and implementation.