Government Pushes PayPak to Cut $250 Million Annual Visa, Mastercard Outflow

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Pakistan’s dependence on global payment networks is coming under fresh scrutiny, as policymakers push for wider adoption of local alternatives and faster growth in digital…

PayPak Failure: SBP, Banks Come Under Fire in Senate Committee

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In a strongly worded session, the Senate Standing Committee on Finance raised serious concerns over the weak adoption of Pakistan’s local PayPak debit card, accusing…

SBP Expands Raast & PayPak to Reduce Foreign Payment Reliance

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The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has accelerated its efforts to reduce Pakistan’s dependency on expensive international card networks like Visa and MasterCard, which settle…

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