PITB and Bank of Punjab Strengthen PayZen Digital Payments for Instant and Secure Transactions
Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) signs MoU with Bank of Punjab to enhance PayZen digital payment platform, offering instant payments, QR code services, IPG integration, and improved financial inclusion.
Pakistan to Disburse Next BISP Payments via Digital Wallets, Accelerating Cashless Economy
The Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) will use digital wallets for upcoming payments, marking a significant step in Pakistan’s cashless economy initiatives and digital financial inclusion efforts.
PayFast, Unity Retail, and SLGTrax Launch Rah-e-Raast, Pakistan’s First Merchant-Friendly Raast QR Payment Solution
PayFast, Unity Retail, and SLGTrax have collaborated to introduce Rah-e-Raast, Pakistan’s first merchant-friendly Raast QR payment solution, enabling seamless digital payments directly via parcel airway bills and transforming doorstep transactions.
First Women Bank Limited Integrates with 1GO Raast P2M Service to Empower Merchants
First Women Bank Limited has joined the 1GO Raast P2M platform, enabling merchants across Pakistan to accept digital payments seamlessly, enhancing financial inclusion and streamlining transactions.
Bank Alfalah Partners with CDA to Launch Pakistan’s First Cashless Model City Initiative
Bank Alfalah has joined forces with the Capital Development Authority (CDA) to implement a cash‑less payment system in Islamabad, marking a milestone in Pakistan’s digital finance landscape.
CDA Introduces Cashless One Window System to Drive Islamabad’s Digital Transformation
The Capital Development Authority launches a cashless One Window System in Islamabad, enabling digital payments for civic services and moving the capital closer to becoming Pakistan’s first fully digital and smart city.
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.
Puma Becomes First Oil Marketing Company to Enable Cashless Economy in Pakistan with HBL Konnect
Puma has partnered with HBL Konnect to become Pakistan’s first oil marketing company offering cashless payments and branchless banking at fuel stations, driving digital adoption and customer convenience.
Pakistan’s Digital Payments Soar in Q3 FY25 with Over 2 Billion Transactions: SBP Report
The State Bank of Pakistan reports over 2 billion digital transactions in Q3 FY25, reflecting strong growth in mobile, wallet, and e-commerce payments as part of the country’s digital financial transformation.
Digital Payments Dominate Retail Transactions in Pakistan, Hitting 89% Share in Q3 FY25
In Q3 FY25, digital payments accounted for 89% of Pakistan’s retail transactions by volume, with mobile banking, e-wallets, and Raast leading the shift toward a cashless economy, according to SBP’s latest report.