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Bank of Punjab and Mastercard Launch Pakistan First Mastercard World Elite Credit and Debit Cards for Premium Customers

BFSI NextWallet Desk - November 5, 2026

The Bank of Punjab, in partnership with Mastercard, has launched Pakistan’s first Mastercard World Elite Credit and Debit Cards, offering global acceptance and exclusive travel and lifestyle benefits.

Payments

Finance Minister Aurangzeb and Mastercard Discuss Digital Payments, Financial Inclusion and Cybersecurity Cooperation in Pakistan

BFSI

Bank of Punjab and Mastercard Launch Pakistan First Mastercard World Elite Credit and Debit Cards for Premium Customers

VA & Blockchain

Fuze Finance and HBL Asset Management Limited to Explore Tokenised Investment Products for Pakistani Diaspora Investors Worldwide

BFSI

aik by BankIslami and PalmPay Pakistan Introduce Shariah Compliant Smartphone Financing Through the aik App

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Fuze Finance and HBL Asset Management Limited to Explore Tokenised Investment Products for Pakistani Diaspora Investors Worldwide

VA & Blockchain November 5, 2026

aik by BankIslami and PalmPay Pakistan Introduce Shariah Compliant Smartphone Financing Through the aik App

BFSI November 5, 2026

Finqalab Signs Agreement to Establish Presence at National Aerospace Science and Technology Park in Karachi

FinTech November 5, 2026

Mobilink Bank Wins United Nations Women Asia Pacific Award for Women Economic Empowerment Partnerships Initiative

BFSI November 5, 2026

Mobilink Bank Appoints Shahbaz Khan as Stream Head HSSE to Strengthen Safety, Security and Business Continuity

BFSI November 5, 2026

SBP Expands Global Fintech Collaboration As Project Axiom Reaches Final Six In International AI Hackathon

FinTech November 4, 2026

Jazz Business Partners With ASA Microfinance Bank To Explore Digital Financial Services And Business Collaboration

BFSI November 4, 2026

Easypaisa Earns Dual Runner-Up Recognition For Digital Banking And Gender Diversity At CFA Awards 2026

BFSI November 4, 2026

Pakistan Unveils E‑Commerce Policy 2.0 to Accelerate Digital Trade and Inclusive Growth

June 25, 2025 0

Pakistan’s draft E‑Commerce Policy 2025‑30 outlines a five‑pillar framework to modernize the digital commerce ecosystem via easier onboarding, secure payments, efficient logistics, consumer trust, and cross‑border growth, supported by strong institutional oversight and sustainability measures.

Wired

OPay Expands ₦1.2 Billion Scholarship Fund to 24 Nigerian Schools

May 5, 2026 0

Leading fintech OPay partners with four more tertiary institutions to scale its ₦1.2 billion 10-year scholarship programme for Nigerian students.

FinTech

PostEx Introduces Cashless Doorstep Payments via XPay and Raast QR

June 1, 2026 0

PostEx partners with XPay to launch a cashless cash on delivery solution across major Pakistani cities using Raast QR for seamless doorstep digital payments.

Regulatory