Tag: financial innovation

Al Baraka Bank strengthens its digital roadmap as the Shariah Board visits the Digital Hub to review innovation strategies and ensure alignment with ethical banking values.

PVARA meets with technology entrepreneurs and government officials at the Prime Minister Office to discuss digital asset regulation and the future of finance in Pakistan.

The Real World Assets Tokenization Academy hosts a specialized webinar on digital assets and tokenization featuring industry experts Ali Zain and Fasih Azhar.

CeDAR at LUMS announces the Leadership Summit on Blockchain and Digital Assets featuring Minister Bilal Bin Saqib to discuss technology and policy innovation.

NIFT and Blockverse collaborate to evaluate Distributed Ledger Technology for secure and transparent financial services within Pakistan’s regulated banking framework.

Pakistan’s National Assembly approves the Virtual Assets Bill 2026, establishing a regulatory authority to oversee digital currencies, virtual asset services, and compliance with international financial standards.

Pakistan is exploring the tokenization of up to $2 billion in domestic debt, signaling a move toward blockchain-based sovereign financing and wider retail investor participation.

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.

Pakistan’s Ministry of Finance signs MoU with SC Financial Technologies LLC to explore secure digital payment infrastructure, cross-border settlement innovations, and the potential use of the USD1 stablecoin.

JS Bank and Visa extend their strategic partnership in Pakistan to enhance digital banking, promote financial inclusion, and deliver innovative payment solutions for consumers and businesses.

Pakistan-based fintech startup Haball earns a spot on CB Insights’ prestigious 2025 list of the 100 Most Promising Fintech Startups, marking a major milestone in the company’s mission to revolutionize digital financial infrastructure across emerging markets.

Allied Bank, in collaboration with LUMS, hosted the 4th Fintech Hackathon to foster innovation in Pakistan’s financial technology ecosystem, bringing together startups, students, and tech professionals to develop digital solutions in areas like AI, green banking, and payments.