

SBP Plans Easier Digital Payment Options for Traders to Expand Cashless Transactions
The State Bank of Pakistan is working on easing digital payment systems for traders to drive cashless transactions, aiming to increase mobile users, QR merchants, and total digital payments under its broader digital economy strategy.

Pakistan’s Banking Sector Backs Federal Budget 2025–26 with Transformative Support for Inclusive Growth
The banking industry, led by the Pakistan Banks Association, has endorsed the Federal Budget 2025–26, playing a pivotal role in supporting initiatives aimed at circular debt resolution, rural financing, SME growth, affordable housing, green mobility, and skills development.