Punjab Revenue Authority has mandated Raast QR code–based digital payments for restaurants, hotels, and beauty parlours, requiring SBP-linked QR accounts within 14 days to enhance transparency and documentation.

SMEDA will host Pakistan’s first SME Cluster Showcase Expo 2026 in Lahore from January 24 to 26, aiming to highlight SME excellence and connect businesses with investors and policymakers.

The SECP has announced the inaugural International Capital Market Conference & Expo (ICMC) 2025, set for November 11–12 in Karachi, in collaboration with PSX, NCCPL, CDC, and PMEX under the theme “Regional Integration and Innovation in Capital Markets.”

Discover how Pakistanis are turning to XM for online trading to earn in U.S. dollars amid economic uncertainty. This article explores XM’s tailored features for Pakistani users, from Islamic accounts to Urdu-language support, helping locals access global financial markets confidently.

JS Investments Limited (JSIL), Pakistan’s oldest private-sector asset management...

Pakistan appoints Focal Person for Crypto & Blockchain under PMYP to strengthen local ecosystem, promote youth engagement, and drive capacity-building in digital finance and blockchain technology.

South Korean crypto exchange Bithumb mistakenly distributed over $40 billion worth of bitcoin as promotional rewards, causing a sharp selloff and prompting regulators to review crypto exchange controls.

LUMS CEDAR, in collaboration with Binance Academy, invites participants to a seminar on cryptocurrency fundamentals, blockchain technology, and digital assets on 9th February 2026 at LUMS.

Mari Technologies and global digital asset exchange HTX have signed a Letter of Intent to explore collaboration in blockchain, cryptocurrency, payments, and Web3 technologies, supporting Pakistan’s digital economy and financial inclusion goals.

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb says Pakistan is at a critical early stage of shaping its digital asset ecosystem as talks with U.S.-based Icoin Technology focus on regulation, innovation, and financial inclusion.

The SECP has announced the inaugural International Capital Market Conference & Expo (ICMC) 2025, set for November 11–12 in Karachi, in collaboration with PSX, NCCPL, CDC, and PMEX under the theme “Regional Integration and Innovation in Capital Markets.”

Swich has entered into a strategic partnership with Pak-Qatar Group to enhance collaboration in digital innovation and financial technology, marking a new milestone in Pakistan’s fintech ecosystem.

Abbasi and Company Pvt. Ltd. has joined Bank AL Habib’s Digital Payment Initiative under the State Bank of Pakistan’s guidance, becoming one of the first PSX brokerage houses to adopt QR-based digital payments, advancing the country’s vision of a cashless and digital economy.

PaySa, Pakistan’s newest Electronic Money Institution, has partnered with Covalent to deploy its award-winning Taabiir platform, aiming to accelerate digital payments and enhance merchant services across the country.

Neem and Leopards Courier Services launch the Leopards Wallet for merchants across Pakistan, offering real-time settlements and seamless fund management through Neem’s digital payments infrastructure.

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The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) and...