1LINK Welcomes New Board As Pakistan’s Digital Payments Infrastructure Enters New Growth Phase
1LINK has welcomed its newly constituted Board of Directors, led by Bank Alfalah President and Chief Executive Officer Atif Bajwa, as the payment system operator prepares for its next phase of growth and strengthens Pakistan’s digital payments infrastructure.
SBP Deputy Governor Calls For Technology-Led Push To Expand Financial Inclusion In Pakistan
State Bank of Pakistan Deputy Governor Saleem Ullah has called for greater use of technology and digital payment infrastructure to expand financial inclusion in Pakistan, highlighting financial literacy, limited use of financial services and continued reliance on cash as key barriers.
1LINK Onboards Beaconhouse Technology as Bill Aggregator on 1BILL Platform
1LINK signs agreement to onboard Beaconhouse Technology as a Bill Aggregator on 1BILL, strengthening digital fee collection with Faysal Bank as settlement partner.
Easypaisa and NymCard Introduce Pakistan’s First Fully Digital Credit Card Program
Easypaisa collaborates with NymCard to launch Pakistan’s first fully digital credit card, offering instant, secure, and compliant credit access via the easypaisa app and redefining digital banking in the country.
Visa and Euronet Partner to Enable Real-Time Clearing and Expand Digital Payments in Pakistan
Visa and Euronet Pakistan have partnered to launch Visa SMS, introducing real-time clearing and settlement for POS transactions. The initiative aims to enhance efficiency, accelerate merchant onboarding, and expand digital payment acceptance across Pakistan.
Askari Bank and 1LINK join hands to drive cashless payments with 1GO Raast P2M acceptance
Askari Bank and 1LINK have signed an agreement to enable 1GO Raast P2M acceptance, allowing merchants to receive secure, instant payments through interoperable QR codes, supporting Pakistan’s move towards a cashless economy.
PaySa and Covalent Forge Strategic Partnership to Accelerate Digital Payments Ecosystem in Pakistan
PaySa, a new Electronic Money Institution with in-principle approval from State Bank of Pakistan, has signed a strategic partnership with Covalent to implement its award-winning Taabiir platform. The collaboration aims to enhance Pakistan’s digital payments infrastructure and expand financial inclusion.
Pakistan Railways Partners with 1LINK and Finnect to Enable Nationwide Digital Payments
Pakistan Railways has signed a strategic agreement with 1LINK and Finnect, with support from State Bank of Pakistan, to digitize its collection system across multiple banking channels. The move aligns with the government’s vision of creating a cashless economy.