Cashless economy
Punjab Launches QR-Based Cashless Travel on EV Buses
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Punjab introduces a QR-based payment system for electric buses, allowing passengers to travel without physical cards. This digital move aims to simplify commuting and promote…
Fewer Than 700,000 Retailers in Pakistan Use Digital Payments
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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…
MoITT Seeks Third-Party Review for Cashless Economy Initiative
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The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication has announced that it will conduct a third-party evaluation of the federal government’s cashless economy program. The ministry…
Govt Orders Independent Audit of Cashless Economy Initiative
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In a move to ensure transparency and efficiency, the Government of Pakistan has decided to conduct an independent review and audit of its ambitious cashless…
CDA Enables Digital Payments at Over 38,000 Islamabad Shops
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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
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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
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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…
JazzCash Highlights Pakistan’s Drive Toward a Cashless Economy at Money20/20 Middle East
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JazzCash highlighted Pakistan’s growing shift toward a cashless economy at the prestigious Money20/20 Middle East forum, where Chief Product Officer Aamir Aftab joined global leaders…
Independent Audit of Cashless Economy Initiative 2025 on the Cards
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The government has decided to conduct an independent review and audit of its “Cashless Economy Initiative 2025,” covering its design, implementation, impact, and governance mechanisms.…
Pakistan to Introduce Digital IDs for Citizens in Cashless Economy Push
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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced that the government is prioritising the creation of Digital IDs to support Pakistan’s shift toward a cashless economy. Chairing…
Mobile Wallets Gain Momentum with Over 143M Broadband Users
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Minister for IT and Telecom Shaza Fatima has said Pakistan, with over 143 million broadband users, holds strong potential to move toward a cashless economy.…
Govt Sets Bold Targets to Promote Cashless Economy by 2026
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The government has unveiled new national targets under the Prime Minister’s Cashless Economy initiative, tasking the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) with accelerating the shift…
Islamabad Set to Become Pakistan’s First Fully Cashless City
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Islamabad is on track to become the first fully cashless city in Pakistan, following an ambitious new plan by the Capital Development Authority (CDA) to…
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