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.
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.
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.
Pakistan’s push toward a cashless economy under Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is struggling to gain momentum, with fewer than 700,000 retailers adopting digital payment systems. Despite strong government efforts, resistance from traders and growing cash circulation remain major barriers to digital transformation.
Despite Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s push for a cashless economy, fewer than 700,000 retailers in Pakistan have adopted digital payment systems. The government aims to link 2 million merchants by mid-2026, but resistance from traders and high cash circulation remain key challenges.
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.
The government has ordered an independent audit of the Cashless Economy Initiative 2025 to evaluate its design, implementation, and impact. The review will assess adoption of Raast, QR payments, and government digitization while recommending improvements to strengthen Pakistan’s digital financial future.
Digitt+ has partnered with Dukan to integrate its Open API infrastructure into Dukan’s platform, enabling seamless merchant wallet registration and embedded financial services to support Pakistan’s retail and SME sectors.
Pakistan’s mobile banking users have soared to 22.39 million, marking a 33% jump as the country’s digital banking landscape continues to expand rapidly. New SBP data highlights how smartphones are becoming the primary tool for managing money nationwide.
Jubilee Life Insurance partners with Neem to integrate embedded finance solutions, enabling seamless digital payments and smart agent tools across Pakistan's insurance value chain.
A government committee recommends fast-tracking Pakistan’s shift to a cashless economy with either digital tax breaks or cash surcharges. With the informal sector valued at $140 billion, the future of payment policy will be decided in the upcoming June budget.
Pakistan’s leading digital wallets, JazzCash and easypaisa, introduce QR code payment systems across cattle markets nationwide, enabling safer and more efficient transactions ahead of Eidul Azha and supporting the country’s shift toward a cashless economy.
Neem partners with Leopards Courier Services to digitize logistics payments through a branded wallet app, aiming to improve merchant settlements and financial inclusion in Pakistan’s logistics sector. The collaboration marks Neem’s continued expansion into key sectors through embedded finance solutions.