Cashless economy
Raast QR Enables Cashless Challan Payments on Three Key Motorways
Pakistan has launched a QR-based digital payment system for traffic fines on selected motorways, developed in collaboration with the NHA, NHMP, and Zindigi-JS Bank. The…
Cashless Push Overshadowed by Cash in Rs1,350 Million Eidul Azha Trade
The federal government introduced online payment facilities for sacrificial animal trade during Eidul Adha, but a large share of transactions was still completed entirely in…
Punjab to Launch $249m Digital Transformation Drive with World Bank Support
The World Bank has moved forward with appraisal and negotiations for the “Connected Punjab” programme, a $249 million digital transformation initiative aimed at expanding broadband…
Pakistan Cuts Passport Processing Time to 14 Days: Launches Cashless System
The federal government has officially reduced the processing time for ordinary passports. Citizens will now receive their passports in 14 days instead of 21 days.…
QR Codes Made Mandatory for Retailers to Promote Cashless Economy Across Pakistan
The federal government has made it mandatory for retail outlets across Pakistan, including Islamabad and all provinces, to offer QR code- based digital payments as…
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…
Punjab Launches QR-Based Cashless Travel on EV Buses
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
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
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
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
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…
