Fintech
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…
CDA Enables Digital Payments at Over 38,000 Islamabad Shops
Islamabad is rapidly moving toward a cashless economy as the Capital Development Authority (CDA) mandates that all retail outlets under its trade license system must…
Govt Moves to Make Raast QR Payments Compulsory Nationwide
Pakistan is set to undergo a major shift in its retail landscape as the government moves to legally mandate Raast QR payments across the country.…
Islamabad Goes Cashless with CDA’s New Digital One-Window System
The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has officially launched a cashless One-Window Directorate in Islamabad, marking a major step toward making the capital a model cashless…
Millions at Risk as JazzCash, Easypaisa Accounts Face Biometric Deadline
A new State Bank rule has disrupted digital banking services in Pakistan, affecting millions of JazzCash and Easypaisa users nationwide. The central bank has made…
JazzCash Partners with KTrade to Enable Stock Trading Via Mobile App
In a major step towards financial inclusion, JazzCash has partnered with KTrade Securities to enable real-time stock trading on the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) directly…
Unexpectedly, PSO Leans Heavily on Fintech: The Full Story of Payvay, Partnerships & Risks
Pakistan State Oil (PSO), the country’s largest oil marketing company, is undergoing one of the boldest strategic pivots in its history. After quietly dissolving its…
Barq: Saudi Fintech Gets SBP Approval to Launch EMI in Pakistan
Saudi Arabian fintech giant barq has secured In-Principle Approval (IPA) from the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) to set up an Electronic Money Institution (EMI)…
Daira Marks One Year of Empowering Pakistan’s Unbanked Population
Mobile-first digital nano-lending platform, Daira marked its first anniversary of operations in Pakistan with a renewed commitment to advancing financial inclusion and access to finance…
Digital Banking Users in Pakistan Surge Past 96 Million
Pakistan is witnessing a remarkable rise in digital banking users, marking a major milestone in the country’s move toward a cashless economy. Recent data shows…