Tag: Fintech Pakistan

Zindigi and State Bank of Pakistan Launch Digital Payments Transformation at Lahore Liberty Market

Zindigi partners with SBP to digitize Lahore’s Liberty Market, introducing Raast QR payments to empower merchants and drive Pakistan toward a cashless economy.

Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority Opens Applications for Asset Referenced Token Issuance

PVARA launches new sandbox guidelines and opens applications for asset-referenced tokens and stablecoins under the Virtual Assets Act 2026.

Wateen and Alfalah Insurance Launch Next Gen AI Powered Digital Platform

Wateen Telecom and Alfalah Insurance partner to develop an advanced AI driven digital insurance platform aimed at revolutionizing Pakistans insurance sector through automation.

Pakistan Introduces Virtual Assets Act 2026 to Regulate Crypto and Digital Asset Platforms

Pakistan introduce the Virtual Assets Act 2026, granting legal authority to PVARA to license and regulate crypto exchanges and digital asset platforms while strengthening oversight of the country’s digital asset market.

Hayat Kimya goes live on FBR Digital Invoicing System through Haball, advancing corporate compliance automation

Hayat Kimya integrates with the FBR Digital Invoicing System via Haball, strengthening tax transparency, automation and digital compliance within Pakistan’s corporate ecosystem.

QSPL Partners with Unikrew Solutions to Expand Digital Payments and Strengthen Compliance 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 Senate Approves Virtual Assets Bill 2025 to Regulate Crypto and Digital Finance Sector

Pakistan Senate committee approves Virtual Assets Bill 2025, paving the way for the Pakistan Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority to license and supervise cryptocurrency exchanges and digital wallet providers.

Safepay Launches Raast for Real-Time Bank Payments Across Pakistan

Safepay announces general availability of Raast, enabling real-time bank transfers with instant confirmation, automated reconciliation, and seamless API integration for merchants across Pakistan.

Pakistan Launches Virtual Assets Regulatory Sandbox to Boost Innovation in Crypto and Web3

PVARA launches a regulatory sandbox for virtual assets, providing a controlled environment for testing tokenisation, stablecoins, remittances, and Web3 solutions under regulatory oversight.

From Informal Adoption to Institutional Architecture: Regulating Pakistan’s Virtual Asset Economy

Pakistan moves from informal cryptocurrency adoption toward structured governance by establishing advisory bodies like the Pakistan Crypto Council and a dedicated regulatory authority, aiming to formalize digital assets through licensing, compliance, and institutional oversight while balancing innovation, investor protection, and financial stability.

New Focal Person Appointed for Crypto and Blockchain at Prime Minister’s Youth Programme to Drive Digital Innovation

Pakistan appoints Focal Person for Crypto & Blockchain under PMYP to strengthen local ecosystem, promote youth engagement, and drive capacity-building in digital finance and blockchain technology.

1LINK Partners with PWASA to Digitize Bill Collections Across Punjab via 1BILL

1LINK signs strategic partnership with Punjab Water and Sanitation Agency to enable digital bill payments across 36 districts through 1BILL, enhancing efficiency and cashless initiatives.