Tag: digital economy

The Pakistani fintech landscape sees significant growth with enhanced resources for digital wallets and new partnerships between platforms like Bankopedia and FintechNews.pk to boost literacy.

PM Shehbaz Sharif meets PVARA Chairman Bilal Bin Saqib to expedite Pakistan virtual asset framework and launch AI powered digital economy initiatives.

Iran implements a digital currency toll system for oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz during its 2026 ceasefire with the U.S. requiring Bitcoin for passage.

Askari Bank and PVARA discuss fiat on-ramps, PKR stablecoins, and AI-driven cybersecurity to build a secure digital financial infrastructure in Pakistan.

QSPL collaborates with Unikrew Solutions to enhance digital payments, leveraging AI-based eKYC and 1BILL platform integration to boost secure transactions, AML/CFT compliance, and fintech growth across Pakistan.

Pakistan signs MoU with SC Financial Technologies LLC to enhance digital payment systems, cross-border transaction frameworks, and fintech infrastructure, boosting the country’s integration into global digital finance.

Pizza Hut Pakistan collaborates with JazzCash to offer secure, fast, and convenient digital payments, enhancing customer experience and promoting cashless transactions across the country.

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb makes his first visit to the Pakistan Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority, highlighting government efforts to strengthen virtual asset regulations and promote investor confidence.

NiFT has partnered with easypaisa to launch Digital Cheque Services, enhancing Pakistan’s digital payments ecosystem with secure, seamless, and convenient financial transaction solutions for businesses and consumers.

The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has launched a fully cashless payment system at its One Window Facilitation Center, marking a major milestone in Islamabad’s journey toward becoming Pakistan’s first fully digital and smart city.

JazzCash and KTrade Securities have partnered to enable real-time stock trading directly through the JazzCash app, allowing users to invest in the Pakistan Stock Exchange using their mobile wallets. The collaboration, supported by SECP, PSX, NCCPL, and CDC, aims to expand financial inclusion and democratize access to capital markets.

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has begun consultations with experts to draft legislation for cryptocurrency regulation and taxation in Pakistan, following directives from the Federal Tax Ombudsman.