Tag: Digital Economy Pakistan

Pakistan moves from informal cryptocurrency adoption toward structured governance by establishing advisory bodies like the Pakistan Crypto Council and a dedicated regulatory authority, aiming to formalize digital assets through licensing, compliance, and institutional oversight while balancing innovation, investor protection, and financial stability.

Pakistan and global payments leader Visa are strengthening cooperation to accelerate digital payments, financial inclusion, and innovation, following high-level discussions at the World Economic Forum in Davos.

Advisor to the Finance Minister Khurram Schehzad says Digital Nation Pakistan 2025 is a comprehensive vision focused on digital governance, crypto regulation, and financial inclusion.

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.

Neem has entered Pakistan’s retail segment through a new partnership with DigiKhata, enabling faster payouts, integrated wallet infrastructure, and future embedded lending options for SMEs across the country.

Bank Alfalah partners with Euro Oil Pakistan to deploy Raast P2M QR payments at over 150 fuel stations, advancing Pakistan’s cashless economy and promoting convenient digital transactions nationwide.

Pakistan plans to increase taxes on mobile calls, landline calls, solar panels, and cash withdrawals as contingency measures to meet IMF revenue targets, aiming to generate Rs. 200 billion if fiscal shortfalls occur in the first half of 2026.

Karandaaz Pakistan has announced the Access to Finance (A2F) funding opportunity, calling for proposals that promote innovative financial solutions for underserved entrepreneurs, e-commerce merchants, and gig workers. The initiative aims to unlock inclusive growth and strengthen Pakistan’s digital economy.

Pakistan is preparing to launch its E-Commerce Policy 2.0 to boost online trade to $20 billion by 2030. The policy aims to enhance digital commerce infrastructure, strengthen consumer protection, and promote transparency, with global tech giants like Meta exploring collaboration in AI, digital safety, and innovation.

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Information Technology Board (KPITB) and UN Women Pakistan have signed an MoU under the D4WEE initiative to advance women’s digital economic empowerment across Peshawar, Mardan and Swabi, aligning with the province’s Digital KP Roadmap 2030.

Onic Pakistan integrates Google Pay into its digital payment ecosystem, reinforcing its mission to deliver seamless, secure, and instant payment experiences while bridging the gap between telecom and fintech innovation.

An analysis of the rising menace of online scams in Pakistan, including fraudulent investment and loan apps, and unregulated brokers. The article explores how these schemes impact the country’s digital economy, highlighting efforts by Securities & Exchange Commission of Pakistan to protect users and restore trust in fintech and e-commerce platforms.