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.
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.
Bitcoin surges to $96,000 and Ethereum holds above $3,300 as easing U.S. inflation and optimism over the CLARITY Act boost cryptocurrency markets, signaling improved investor sentiment.
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.
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.
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.
Bitcoin surges to $96,000 and Ethereum holds above $3,300 as easing U.S. inflation and optimism over the CLARITY Act boost cryptocurrency markets, signaling improved investor sentiment.
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.
Pakistan Single Window (PSW), in partnership with Soneri Bank Limited, organized a Change Management session for women entrepreneurs during the State Bank of Pakistan’s Women Financing Week 2025, focusing on digital banking, access to finance, and export facilitation through the PSW platform to help women-led businesses grow and expand internationally.
The Competition Commission of Pakistan has forwarded a request from PRBC and CAP to the PTA seeking a ban on e-commerce giant Temu over unregulated operations and potential risks to domestic businesses. The PTA now holds the authority to decide whether to block or restrict Temu’s services in Pakistan.
Alibaba.com honored Pakistan’s top exporters at the KEL Awards 2025 while launching Trade Assurance 2.0, a major upgrade designed to reduce costs, improve credit access, and strengthen global trade opportunities for Pakistani SMEs.
Pakistan Single Window launches Khizer, an AI-powered chatbot available on PSW and TradeVerse platforms, to provide 24/7 digital assistance for trade-related queries and improve user experience in Pakistan’s trade ecosystem.
Pakistan’s Commerce and IT ministers have proposed key eCommerce tax reforms including a 5% withholding tax on digital vendors and 18% VAT on online marketplaces. The changes aim to support SMEs and modernize the digital trade framework.