

Industrialists Urge SBP to Slash Interest Rate to Spur Growth and Revive Investment
Leading trade and industry figures across Pakistan urge SBP to cut the policy rate to single digits, citing high costs, low inflation, and regional competitiveness concerns.

SBP Launches Unified Digital Framework to Simplify Bank Account Opening for Individuals and Businesses
The State Bank of Pakistan has introduced a streamlined digital framework for customer onboarding, reducing paperwork and improving turnaround times for individuals and businesses opening accounts, while also pushing digital payment acceptance across merchants nationwide.

Faysal Bank partners with Smart1-Tech to bolster digital payments for Pakistan’s MSMEs
Faysal Bank teams up with fintech Smart1-Tech to expand secure digital payment solutions for Pakistan’s MSMEs, advancing financial inclusion and strengthening the country’s cashless payment infrastructure.

Raast QR Payments Now Available in Mandis Across Pakistan: Faysal Bank Launches Cashless Eid Payment Solution
Faysal Bank introduces Raast QR payments across major Mandis in Pakistan, offering a safer, faster, and cashless method for Eid shopping. The initiative aligns with State Bank of Pakistan’s digital financial services push and provides consumers with a new avenue for secure transactions.