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Federal Government Establishes GPRTU to Integrate Public Payments With Raast
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Following a computerized ballot, JazzCash commences digital financial disbursements for the CM Punjab Rahmat Card initiative to support vulnerable citizens across Punjab.
CEFIL and NCGCL Partner to Unlock Capital for Pakistans E-Mobility Market
The Clean Energy Finance Innovation Lab signs an MoU with National Credit Guarantee Company Limited to design credit risk-reduction facilities for electric vehicles in Pakistan.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Imposes 5 Percent Sales Tax on Cryptocurrency and Digital Asset Intermediaries in Finance Act 2026
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa introduces a five percent sales tax on cryptocurrency exchanges, wallet providers, and virtual asset intermediaries under the Finance Act 2026 to expand provincial revenue streams.
FIA Launches Dedicated Crypto Investigation Unit as Pakistan Formalizes Virtual Asset Ecosystem
Pakistan Federal Investigation Agency sets up a specialized crypto unit under NC3 to tackle digital currency crimes alongside regulatory authority PVARA.
Waqar Zaka Ranks Fifth in Global TradFi Masters Competition
Pakistani crypto expert Waqar Zaka places fifth in the International TradFi Masters Competition, competing with personal capital across multi-asset markets.
Sorbet Launches Cross-Border Stablecoin Payment Network Across Pakistan UAE and Saudi Arabia
Riyadh-based fintech Sorbet introduces instant local payouts in PKR SAR and AED to solve cross-border payment delays and high transaction fees for regional businesses.
BISP Introduces Digital Wallet System for Direct Financial Assistance Transfers
Senator Rubina Khalid guides BISP beneficiaries in Haripur and Abbottabad on the new interoperable Digital Wallet System designed to enhance payment transparency.
Global Banking Giants Adopt Swift Blockchain Ledger for Around the Clock Cross Border Payments
Seventeen major banks across six continents partner with Swift to test live transactions using a blockchain based shared ledger for continuous international fund transfers.
NIBAF Pakistan Accelerates Modernization with AI and Automation Focus in Internal Audit Certification
The National Institute of Banking and Finance hosts an Internal Audit Certification Program in Karachi, featuring industry experts on AI, automation, and digital banking governance.
LemFi and BVNK Transform Cross-Border Remittances with Stablecoin Infrastructure
Cross-border platform LemFi partners with BVNK to leverage regulated stablecoins for faster, cheaper international money transfers across global corridors.
Meta Launching Free AI Academy to Empower 1,000 Pakistani SMEs
Meta partners with local organizations to train 1,000 Pakistani small businesses on AI tools, digital marketing, and cross-border e-commerce starting August 2026.
Hot topics
Federal Government Establishes GPRTU to Integrate Public Payments With Raast
The Finance Division launches the Government Payments and Receipts Transformation Unit to integrate federal institutions with the Raast instant payment system.
JazzCash Begins Digital Disbursements For CM Punjab Rahmat Card Initiative
Following a computerized ballot, JazzCash commences digital financial disbursements for the CM Punjab Rahmat Card initiative to support vulnerable citizens across Punjab.
CEFIL and NCGCL Partner to Unlock Capital for Pakistans E-Mobility Market
The Clean Energy Finance Innovation Lab signs an MoU with National Credit Guarantee Company Limited to design credit risk-reduction facilities for electric vehicles in Pakistan.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Imposes 5 Percent Sales Tax on Cryptocurrency and Digital Asset Intermediaries in Finance Act 2026
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa introduces a five percent sales tax on cryptocurrency exchanges, wallet providers, and virtual asset intermediaries under the Finance Act 2026 to expand provincial revenue streams.
FIA Launches Dedicated Crypto Investigation Unit as Pakistan Formalizes Virtual Asset Ecosystem
Pakistan Federal Investigation Agency sets up a specialized crypto unit under NC3 to tackle digital currency crimes alongside regulatory authority PVARA.
Waqar Zaka Ranks Fifth in Global TradFi Masters Competition
Pakistani crypto expert Waqar Zaka places fifth in the International TradFi Masters Competition, competing with personal capital across multi-asset markets.
Sorbet Launches Cross-Border Stablecoin Payment Network Across Pakistan UAE and Saudi Arabia
Riyadh-based fintech Sorbet introduces instant local payouts in PKR SAR and AED to solve cross-border payment delays and high transaction fees for regional businesses.
BISP Introduces Digital Wallet System for Direct Financial Assistance Transfers
Senator Rubina Khalid guides BISP beneficiaries in Haripur and Abbottabad on the new interoperable Digital Wallet System designed to enhance payment transparency.
Global Banking Giants Adopt Swift Blockchain Ledger for Around the Clock Cross Border Payments
Seventeen major banks across six continents partner with Swift to test live transactions using a blockchain based shared ledger for continuous international fund transfers.
NIBAF Pakistan Accelerates Modernization with AI and Automation Focus in Internal Audit Certification
The National Institute of Banking and Finance hosts an Internal Audit Certification Program in Karachi, featuring industry experts on AI, automation, and digital banking governance.
LemFi and BVNK Transform Cross-Border Remittances with Stablecoin Infrastructure
Cross-border platform LemFi partners with BVNK to leverage regulated stablecoins for faster, cheaper international money transfers across global corridors.
Meta Launching Free AI Academy to Empower 1,000 Pakistani SMEs
Meta partners with local organizations to train 1,000 Pakistani small businesses on AI tools, digital marketing, and cross-border e-commerce starting August 2026.
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