SBP’s PRISM+ Launch: The End of Payment Problems in Pakistan?

By Manik-Aftab ⏐ 1 week ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

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…

Pakistan’s Digital Payments Surge: 88% Retail Transactions, 1,450M Deals & PKR 24 Trillion in Value

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 3 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Pakistan’s digital payment ecosystem continues to expand, with a significant portion of retail transactions now occurring through digital channels. According to the State Bank of…

CDA Launches Major Initiative to Make Islamabad Pakistan’s First Smart Digital City

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 3 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has announced plans to transform Islamabad into Pakistan’s first fully digital city. This initiative will introduce advanced traffic management,…

CM Announces KP’s Ambition to Become Pakistan’s First Cashless Region

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 3 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) is set to become Pakistan’s first cashless province, as announced by Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur. Initiating the “Cashless Khyber Pakhtunkhwa…

Google Wallet Now Available in Pakistan: Here’s How To Use It & Supported Banks

By Tech Desk ⏐ 3 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 4 min read

KARACHI: Google has officially launched Google Wallet in Pakistan, offering a secure and convenient way to manage digital payments, loyalty cards, and travel essentials—all in…

SBP Introduces Raast Participation Criteria for Seamless Digital Payments

By Tech Desk ⏐ 4 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has issued the Raast Participation Criteria to enable various entities to join the Raast instant payment system, as…

CDA to Launch Cashless Payment System in Islamabad

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 4 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: In a move towards a more efficient and transparent financial system, the Capital Development Authority (CDA) has decided to transition to a digital payment…

Nadra Launches Doorstep Car Registration And Transfer Service In Islamabad

By Senoria Khursheed ⏐ 2 years ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The National Database and Registration Authority is an independent sector that works for its citizens. Nadra has started a doorstep service for vehicle registration at…

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What is Raast? And how will it help an everyday Pakistani?

By Talha Ikram ⏐ 4 years ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 3 min read

The Prime Minister (PM) of Pakistan, Imran Khan, just launched the “Raast” initiative hoping that the system will shift the country towards a cashless economy…

KP govt to launch Digital Payment System by June 2021: Zia Ullah Bangash

By Hamza Zakir ⏐ 5 years ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

According to Advisor to Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Science and Technology Zia Ullah Bangash, the KP government is planning to launch the province’s Digital…

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