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Sialkot International Airport Becomes Pakistan’s Second Cashless Airport
Sialkot International Airport Limited (SIAL) announced a major operational shift today. The facility has successfully transitioned into Pakistan’s second international airport to operate on a…
Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir Meets World Liberty Financial CEO
In a significant move towards digitising Pakistan’s economy, a high-level delegation from World Liberty Financial USA met with Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M),…
Ahson Bin Saeed Appointed CEO of Raast Payments Pakistan
Ahson Bin Saeed has officially taken charge as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Raast Payments Pakistan. The announcement regarding his appointment was made today,…
Why Some Pakistanis Think JazzCash Should Not Operate
JazzCash, operated by Jazz, the country’s largest telecom provider, has positioned itself as a go-to mobile wallet for millions. With over 20 million users and…
SBP Shortlists Six Firms for First Regulatory Sandbox Cohort
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has announced the shortlisted participants for the first cohort of its Regulatory Sandbox, marking a major step toward encouraging…
ADB Urges Pakistan to Fix Tax Barriers to Unlock Fintech Growth
Pakistan must place tax clarity, lower rates, and simplified compliance at the center of its fintech strategy if it wants to compete regionally, the Asian…
SBP P-FII Report Reveals Critical Gap Between Banking ‘Access’ & ‘Service Quality’
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) launched the Pakistan Financial Inclusion Index (P-FII) yesterday, offering the first comprehensive look at the country’s financial landscape. The…
Pakistan’s Cashless Push Struggles to Match Regional Peers
Pakistan’s transition toward a cashless economy is accelerating, but the country still lags behind regional peers due to structural challenges in its digital payments ecosystem.…
NayaPay Partners With Alipay+ to Bring Global QR Payments to Pakistan
NayaPay, one of Pakistan’s fastest-growing fintech platforms, has launched global QR payment capabilities for Pakistani users in partnership with Alipay+, significantly expanding international payment options…
Forbes Labels Pakistan a Fintech Rising Star: Sector Raises $391M
Pakistan is finally stepping out of the regional shadows. Long eclipsed by India’s dominance, Pakistan has emerged as a “rising star” in the world of…
Singapore FinTech Festival: 6 Fintech Firms to Represent Pakistan
The Pakistan Pavilion was officially set up at the Singapore FinTech Festival (SFF) 2025 on Wednesday. Reportedly, the Deputy High Commissioner and Charge d’Affaires Salman…
Easypaisa Digital Bank Partners With FAST University to Advance Fintech Education
Easypaisa digital bank and the National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences (NUCES) FAST University in Islamabad have joined hands to strengthen fintech education in…