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Fewer Than 700,000 Retailers in Pakistan Use Digital Payments
Pakistan’s drive toward a cashless economy faces hurdles as fewer than 700,000 retailers are currently connected to digital payment platforms. Despite government efforts, resistance from the retail sector slows the transition. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has prioritized reducing cash usage…
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