Fintech Forward Forum 2025: Pakistan at the Crossroads of Financial Innovation
The Fintech Forward Forum 2025 will convene regulators, bankers, fintech leaders, and investors in Karachi to explore Pakistan’s evolving financial innovation landscape, with sessions on payments, virtual assets, CBDCs, and AI in banking.
SBP Ties Digital Assets to Forex Law as Pakistan Advances PVARA Bill for Virtual Assets
The State Bank of Pakistan has confirmed that restrictions under the Foreign Exchange Regulation Act will apply to digital asset transfers, as lawmakers debate the Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority Bill to establish a formal framework for the country’s crypto and digital finance regime.
Branding Pakistan at Money20/20 Middle East
Pakistan takes center stage at Money20/20 Middle East in Riyadh, with government leaders, financial regulators, and fintech innovators representing the nation’s digital finance potential on a global stage.
wAI Industries Secures $10M Growth Round Led by sAi Capital to Advance AI Swarm OS
wAI Industries raises $10 million in growth capital led by sAi Capital to accelerate development of its swarm-based enterprise AI operating system, strengthening partnerships across Pakistan’s banking ecosystem and expanding global reach.
The Future of Digital Banking in Pakistan: Transformative Shifts
Pakistan’s digital banking ecosystem is evolving rapidly with initiatives like Raast, Roshan Digital Accounts, and the SBP’s regulatory push. These shifts are driving financial inclusion, innovation, and a move toward a cashless economy.
Zindigi and PayFast join forces to advance Pakistan’s digital payment landscape
Zindigi partners with PayFast to roll out advanced digital payment solutions in Pakistan, empowering businesses with secure, customizable systems and driving financial inclusion across the country.
Khushhali Bank Joins SBP and ADB Drive to Advance Women-Focused Banking in Pakistan
Khushhali Microfinance Bank becomes part of the State Bank of Pakistan and Asian Development Bank’s Women Entrepreneurs Finance Code, reinforcing its commitment to delivering secure and accessible financial services to women across Pakistan.
Dubai Islamic Bank Pakistan Appoints Shiraz Sheikh to Lead Digital Platforms
Dubai Islamic Bank Pakistan appoints fintech leader Shiraz Sheikh as Digital Platform Owner, underscoring its drive to expand digital banking with innovative, Shariah-compliant solutions across the region.
SBP to Pilot Digital Currency, Advances Virtual Asset Regulations Amid Push to Modernize Financial Ecosystem
Pakistan’s central bank is preparing to launch a pilot for a digital currency and is finalizing laws to regulate virtual assets, signaling a strong shift toward modernizing its financial ecosystem and embracing blockchain-powered innovations.
Raqami and Visa Join Forces for Pakistan’s Digital Banking Revolution
Raqami Islamic Digital Bank partners with global payments leader Visa to roll out a comprehensive card portfolio, paving the way for inclusive, Shariah-compliant digital financial services in Pakistan and addressing the nation’s significant unbanked population.