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’s finance ministry teams up with Visa to digitize government payments, enhance financial inclusion, and support cashless transactions as part of ongoing economic reforms.
Pakistan Single Window and TDAP, in collaboration with FWCCI, held a capacity-building program in Faisalabad under the Khadijah Women Entrepreneurship initiative, training over 60 women entrepreneurs in digital trade, e-commerce, export processes, and sustainable business practices to boost women-led exports.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has launched the Digital Payment Challenge 2025 under its Cashless KP initiative, inviting startups and innovators to present fintech solutions that support digital payments and financial inclusion.
Telemart partners with JingleCred to offer smartphone financing on CNIC-based installments, driving financial inclusion and boosting digital adoption in Pakistan.
Payoneer and Stripe have partnered to expand Online Checkout for Asia Pacific markets, including Pakistan, enabling webstores to accept Apple Pay, Google Pay, BNPL services, and more, streamlining cross-border trade for local businesses.
A high-level Alibaba delegation met Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad, prompting Pakistan to form a new committee to chart the future of e-commerce and boost exports, while fresh taxes on international platforms reshape the local digital retail landscape.
Bazaar Technologies has acquired digital payments firm Keenu, paving the way for Pakistan’s first integrated commerce-fintech platform. The deal aims to blend e-commerce with in-house payments infrastructure, transforming how businesses and consumers transact across the country’s digital economy.
PayFast has joined hands with Entertainer Asia’s Vouch365 to enable its merchant network to run curated discount campaigns and leverage secure digital payments. The partnership aims to drive customer engagement and support Pakistan’s growing fintech and e-commerce ecosystem.
The State Bank of Pakistan is crafting a comprehensive plan to simplify digital payment systems for traders, aiming to expand cashless transactions, boost transparency, and drive Pakistan’s vision of a digital economy.
Faysal Bank, through its Faysal Digimall platform, is offering a limited-time Eid promotion on select OPPO smartphones, providing discounts of up to PKR 13,000 and the benefit of 0% profit on installment plans for the first three months, aiming to make premium technology more accessible to its customers.