Tag: Cashless Economy

Karandaaz Pakistan Convenes Financial Leaders to Accelerate Raast P2M Deployment for Cashless Economy

Financial industry pioneers gather at a Karandaaz roundtable to address onboarding challenges and drive consumer adoption for Raast P2M payments.

Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited and 1LINK Partner to Launch 1Go P2M Raast QR Code Payment Service

Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited signs a strategic agreement with 1LINK to implement the 1Go P2M Raast QR Code payment service to digitize Pakistan agricultural ecosystem.

Karandaaz Pakistan and United Nations Better Than Cash Alliance Launch National Merchant Payments Working Group

Karandaaz Pakistan partners with the UN-hosted Better Than Cash Alliance to establish a National Merchant Payments Working Group aimed at accelerating digital payments across Pakistan.

Punjab Finance Bill 2026 Proposes Sales Tax Adjustment on Digital Restaurant Payments to Secure Documented Economy

Punjab Revenue Authority adjusts the provincial sales tax on digital restaurant payments from 5% to 8% while maintaining standard cash transaction rates at 16% under the Punjab Finance Bill 2026.

Meezan Bank Represents Pakistan At Global Stage During Visa Payments Forum In San Francisco

Meezan Bank President and CEO Dr. Syed Amir Ali attends the Visa Payments Forum as Archetype Ambassador to share insights on digital evolution in cash-dominated economies.

Zindigi Partners with WASA Lahore to Integrate Raast QR Code Payments for Utility Bills

Zindigi by JS Bank collaborates with WASA Lahore to deploy instant Raast QR code based bill payment technology to accelerate digital financial inclusion in Punjab.

Benazir Income Support Programme Shifts to Full Digital Wallet Disbursements to Maximize Cashless Welfare Delivery

BISP Chairperson Rubina Khalid announces transition to digital wallet disbursements with over eight million free mobile SIMs distributed to promote financial inclusion.

Premier PayFast Showcases Fintech Innovation at Mobile Commerce and Digital Banking Summit 2026

Premier PayFast participates in the 12th Annual Mobile Commerce and Digital Banking Summit 2026 to discuss the future of digital payments in Pakistan.

National Bank of Pakistan Launches First PayPak Edge Mastercard Cobadge Debit Card

National Bank of Pakistan partners with 1LINK and Mastercard to launch the pioneering PayPak Edge Cobadge Debit Card for premium global and local payment experiences.

JazzCash and Bata Pakistan Partner to Drive Digital Payment Integration in Retail Sector

JazzCash and Bata Pakistan Limited sign a strategic partnership to implement Internet Payment Gateway services, QR payments, and BNPL solutions across nationwide outlets.

Askari Bank Launches Pakistan First Smart Society App to Create Cashless Hyperlocal Economies

Askari Bank introduces the Smart Society App in DHA Islamabad a digital platform transforming residential communities into integrated cashless ecosystems.

National Bank of Pakistan NBP Receives SBP Approval for Raast P2M Commercial Launch

National Bank of Pakistan NBP secures regulatory approval from State Bank of Pakistan for Raast Person to Merchant P2M acquiring to boost digital payments.