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NayaPay Wins Fintech Start-Up Award at Asian Banking Finance Awards 2026
Pakistan-based fintech NayaPay has received the Fintech Start-Up award at the Asian Banking & Finance Awards 2026 and announced its NayaPay Business beta.
PIDE Calls for Trust Accountability in Pakistan AI Fintech Future
PIDE highlights the need for trust, accountability and responsible AI adoption as Pakistan develops its fintech and digital finance ecosystem.
Bank of Punjab Partners With Barq Fintech to Expand EMI Services
Bank of Punjab partners with Barq Fintech to accelerate digital financial innovation and expand Electronic Money Institution services across Pakistan.
Bitget Wallet Card Introduces Cashback in Bitcoin Gold and Stocks
Bitget Wallet launches Assetback, allowing eligible card users to receive up to 3% cashback in Bitcoin, gold, tokenized stocks, ETFs or stablecoins.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Imposes 5 Percent Sales Tax on Cryptocurrency and Digital Asset Intermediaries in Finance Act 2026
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa introduces a five percent sales tax on cryptocurrency exchanges, wallet providers, and virtual asset intermediaries under the Finance Act 2026 to expand provincial revenue streams.
FIA Launches Dedicated Crypto Investigation Unit as Pakistan Formalizes Virtual Asset Ecosystem
Pakistan Federal Investigation Agency sets up a specialized crypto unit under NC3 to tackle digital currency crimes alongside regulatory authority PVARA.
1LINK Onboards ABL Asset Management as Master Biller on 1BILL
1LINK has onboarded ABL Asset Management Company as a Master Biller on its 1BILL platform, expanding digital bill payment access.
Sweet Creme Pakistan Crosses PKR 1 Million Through Swich QR Payments
Sweet Creme Pakistan has processed more than PKR 1 million through Swich QR payments within its first 30 days of partnership.
1LINK Welcomes New Board of Directors for Digital Payments Growth
1LINK has welcomed its new Board of Directors for the 2026-2028 term, led by Atif Bajwa, to guide the company’s next growth phase.
TouchPoint QMatch Enables 1,300 Cash Deposit Machines Across Pakistan
TouchPoint QMatch now supports more than 1,300 cash deposit machines for leading banks across Pakistan, supporting digital banking infrastructure.
Meezan Bank Implements Digital Portal for Trade Price Verification
Meezan Bank has implemented a centralized digital portal for price verification with PSW to improve TBML risk management and trade monitoring.
CSD Goes Live With Raast QR Payments Across Pakistan Retail Network
Canteen Stores Department has launched Raast QR payments with soundbox devices to support cashless transactions across its retail network.
Hot topics
NayaPay Wins Fintech Start-Up Award at Asian Banking Finance Awards 2026
Pakistan-based fintech NayaPay has received the Fintech Start-Up award at the Asian Banking & Finance Awards 2026 and announced its NayaPay Business beta.
PIDE Calls for Trust Accountability in Pakistan AI Fintech Future
PIDE highlights the need for trust, accountability and responsible AI adoption as Pakistan develops its fintech and digital finance ecosystem.
Bank of Punjab Partners With Barq Fintech to Expand EMI Services
Bank of Punjab partners with Barq Fintech to accelerate digital financial innovation and expand Electronic Money Institution services across Pakistan.
Bitget Wallet Card Introduces Cashback in Bitcoin Gold and Stocks
Bitget Wallet launches Assetback, allowing eligible card users to receive up to 3% cashback in Bitcoin, gold, tokenized stocks, ETFs or stablecoins.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Imposes 5 Percent Sales Tax on Cryptocurrency and Digital Asset Intermediaries in Finance Act 2026
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa introduces a five percent sales tax on cryptocurrency exchanges, wallet providers, and virtual asset intermediaries under the Finance Act 2026 to expand provincial revenue streams.
FIA Launches Dedicated Crypto Investigation Unit as Pakistan Formalizes Virtual Asset Ecosystem
Pakistan Federal Investigation Agency sets up a specialized crypto unit under NC3 to tackle digital currency crimes alongside regulatory authority PVARA.
1LINK Onboards ABL Asset Management as Master Biller on 1BILL
1LINK has onboarded ABL Asset Management Company as a Master Biller on its 1BILL platform, expanding digital bill payment access.
Sweet Creme Pakistan Crosses PKR 1 Million Through Swich QR Payments
Sweet Creme Pakistan has processed more than PKR 1 million through Swich QR payments within its first 30 days of partnership.
1LINK Welcomes New Board of Directors for Digital Payments Growth
1LINK has welcomed its new Board of Directors for the 2026-2028 term, led by Atif Bajwa, to guide the company’s next growth phase.
TouchPoint QMatch Enables 1,300 Cash Deposit Machines Across Pakistan
TouchPoint QMatch now supports more than 1,300 cash deposit machines for leading banks across Pakistan, supporting digital banking infrastructure.
Meezan Bank Implements Digital Portal for Trade Price Verification
Meezan Bank has implemented a centralized digital portal for price verification with PSW to improve TBML risk management and trade monitoring.
CSD Goes Live With Raast QR Payments Across Pakistan Retail Network
Canteen Stores Department has launched Raast QR payments with soundbox devices to support cashless transactions across its retail network.
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