Karandaaz and UN Alliance Form Working Group to Boost Raast Merchant Payments
A new collaborative platform backed by the State Bank of Pakistan aims to accelerate merchant digitization and advance financial inclusion for small businesses and women entrepreneurs.
National Bank of Pakistan Secures Regulatory Approval for Raast Person to Merchant P2M Acquiring Commercial Launch
The National Bank of Pakistan reaches a major digital milestone after receiving State Bank of Pakistan approval to commercially launch Raast P2M acquiring services.
NBP Launches Raast P2M QR Payments to Promote Digital Transactions in Pakistan
National Bank of Pakistan introduces Raast Person-to-Merchant (P2M) QR payments, empowering merchants nationwide to accept secure, instant, and transparent digital payments, driving Pakistan’s cashless economy forward.
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.
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.
Banking sector expected to deliver strong double-digit returns through 2026 amid easing rates and digital expansion
Pakistan’s banking sector is set to maintain strong performance through 2026 as easing monetary conditions, deposit growth, and digital transformation drive earnings momentum, with major banks projected to deliver double-digit returns.