Pakistan’s EMIs and the Arithmetic of Payments
Pakistan’s electronic money institutions face structural challenges in a rapidly digitising retail payments ecosystem. High transaction volumes, low wallet retention, and competition from branchless banking and Raast’s instant rails are shaping the survival and consolidation of EMIs, highlighting the intersection of technology, regulation, and financial incentives.
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.
HABIBMETRO and Visa Enter Strategic Growth Agreement to Accelerate Digital Payments in Pakistan
HABIBMETRO and Visa sign a strategic growth agreement aimed at boosting digital payments, enhancing card innovation, and expanding customer-centric financial solutions across Pakistan.
easypaisa Partners with FAST University to Deliver Hands-On Fintech Education
easypaisa collaborates with FAST University to offer “The Fintech Lab: Product Design, Analytics & Emerging Trends” elective course, bridging academic learning with real-world fintech insights and preparing students for careers in digital banking and financial technology.
SBP Innovation Hub Hosts Discussion on Building Trust in Raast Payments with Raza Mateen
The State Bank of Pakistan’s Innovation Hub presents an exclusive discussion on enhancing trust in Raast payments, featuring insights from Raza Mateen, aimed at strengthening Pakistan’s digital payments ecosystem.
2 Shades BPO and UBL Insurers Enter Strategic Partnership to Advance Digital Customer Experience in Pakistan
2 Shades BPO forms a strategic partnership with UBL Insurers to accelerate digital transformation and elevate customer experience capabilities across Pakistan’s insurance sector. The alliance aims to strengthen technology-driven services, enhance policyholder interactions, and support innovation within the country’s expanding digital insurance ecosystem.
SBP Targets Financial Literacy for 10 Million Pakistanis by 2028 Through Digital and Inclusive Initiatives
The State Bank of Pakistan has launched an initiative to educate 10 million Pakistanis in financial literacy by 2028 through its partnership with Teach the World Foundation, focusing on digital education and inclusion for underserved and differently abled communities.
Link International Exchange Partners with SBP to Launch QR-Based Payments under Raast Across 75 Branches Nationwide
Link International Exchange joins hands with the State Bank of Pakistan to roll out QR-based payments under the Raast framework across its 75 branches, marking a key milestone in Pakistan’s journey toward a cashless and digitally inclusive economy.
Karandaaz Pakistan and Walee Launch Khudmukhtar Khatoon: A Shariah-Compliant Digital Finance Solution for Women Entrepreneurs
Karandaaz Pakistan and Walee Financial Services have launched Khudmukhtar Khatoon, Pakistan’s first Shariah-compliant digital asset financing program for women entrepreneurs, aiming to drive inclusion, empowerment, and sustainable growth.
NIBAF Pakistan Explores Future of Automation with “Next-Gen AI – Agentic AI Essentials” Training
NIBAF Pakistan conducted a one-day intensive training titled “Next-Gen AI – Agentic AI Essentials,” aimed at empowering banking professionals with knowledge of autonomous AI systems, their strategic implications, and real-world integration within modern financial institutions.