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Alibaba Pakistan Partnership to Drive Exports Through Digital Payments
KARACHI: In a strategic move to expand Pakistan’s presence in global markets, the government is set to formalize an Alibaba Pakistan partnership next week. This…
Digital Banking Pilot Project Faces Delay, Now Expected by Mid-August
The National Assembly Standing Committee on Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety expressed dissatisfaction over the delay in launching Pakistan’s digital banking pilot project. Initially scheduled…
Is PayPal Really Available in Pakistan? False Rumors Debunked! Here’s What You Need to Know
A recent announcement by Pakistan’s Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) claims the enablement of PayPal in Pakistan as part of a trial initiative aimed at…
Bykea Shocks the Market with new Payment Feature
Ride-hailing and delivery platform Bykea has announced the rollout of digital payments for rides, allowing passengers to pay through Easypaisa, JazzCash, and online bank transfers,…
Govt Launches Digital Loans for Farmers in Pakistan
The federal government has unveiled a major agricultural reform by launching digital loans for farmers in Pakistan, offering unsecured loans of up to Rs1 million…
Pakistan eCommerce Policy 2.0 (2025) in Final Review Phase
In a high-level meeting to address the challenges in Pakistan’s growing digital economy, Ministers Jam Kamal Khan and Shaza Fatima Khawaja reviewed key aspects of…
SBP’s PRISM+ Launch: The End of Payment Problems in Pakistan?
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has announced the launch of the PRISM+ payment system, set to go live on June 16, 2025, under its…
SBP Issues Halan Microfinance Bank License Across Pakistan
The State Bank of Pakistan has issued a nationwide Halan Microfinance Bank license, marking a key step for the fintech-backed lender. Effective June 3 2025,…
Sadapay’s New Turkish Owners Arrested For Illegal Gambling and Money Laundering
Turkish authorities have launched a significant crackdown on illegal gambling and money laundering activities, with fintech giant Papara at the center of the investigation. Papara…
SBP Regulatory Sandbox Introduced to Boost Fintech Innovation
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has officially unveiled the SBP regulatory sandbox guidelines as part of its broader Vision 2028 strategy. This platform…