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Allied Bank Launches Fifth Fintech Hackathon With LUMS, Offering PKR 5.3 Million
Allied Bank and LUMS have opened applications for the 5th Fintech Hackathon 2026, offering PKR 5.3 million in prizes across two startup categories.
Markup Valley Becomes SUNRATE Channel Partner to Support Global Business Payments
Markup Valley has become an official channel partner of SUNRATE, aiming to provide cross-border payment solutions to businesses operating in global markets.
BankIslami and Mastercard Sign 10-Year Partnership to Expand Shariah-Compliant Payment Cards
BankIslami and Mastercard have entered a 10-year strategic partnership to introduce Shariah-compliant cards, Islamic credit card services, SME payment solutions and a unified loyalty platform.
OKX Launches OKX Money for Digital Dollar Savings, Global Payments And Cashback
OKX has launched OKX Money, a digital-dollar app offering stablecoin savings, global payments, zero FX fees and cashback.
40 Million Pakistanis Hold Crypto Accounts As PVARA Highlights Growing Digital Asset Adoption
PVARA Chairman Bilal Bin Saqib told a Senate panel that around 40 million Pakistanis hold crypto-linked accounts.
HEC Ready To Launch Cryptocurrency And Blockchain Courses Across Universities Following New Virtual Asset Regulations
HEC is preparing specialized cryptocurrency and blockchain courses, but the program awaits policy direction from the Ministry of IT.
1LINK Collaborates With Finnect to Expand 1GO Raast P2M Merchant Payments Nationwide
1LINK is expanding its 1GO Raast P2M payment solution through its partnership with Finnect, bringing QR-based digital payments to more merchants across Pakistan.
1LINK Onboards Star Logics for Raast P2M QR Payments Through Faysal Bank
1LINK has onboarded Star Logics as a merchant aggregator on 1GO Raast P2M services, enabling merchants to accept digital payments through static QR codes.
1LINK and JazzSure Sign Embedded Insurance Agreement to Expand Digital Coverage Through Everyday Bill Payments
1LINK and JazzSure Insurance have signed an agreement to offer optional insurance through participating banks and billers during digital bill payments.
Crescent Star Insurance Group Launches Technology and InsurTech Operations Through CST
Crescent Star Insurance’s group company, Crescent Star Technologies, has started operations in AI, software development, digital solutions and insurance technology.
Tapal Tea Adopts OpenPort for FBR E-Invoicing and Secondary Sales Digitisation Across Pakistan
Tapal Tea has onboarded OpenPort for FBR-integrated secondary sales, enabling automated e-invoicing and improved distributor visibility.
ZTBL Selects TPS Pakistan to Expand Mobile and Internet Banking Services for Customers
ZTBL has onboarded TPS Pakistan to provide mobile and internet banking applications, advancing its digital banking services for customers.
Hot topics
Allied Bank Launches Fifth Fintech Hackathon With LUMS, Offering PKR 5.3 Million
Allied Bank and LUMS have opened applications for the 5th Fintech Hackathon 2026, offering PKR 5.3 million in prizes across two startup categories.
Markup Valley Becomes SUNRATE Channel Partner to Support Global Business Payments
Markup Valley has become an official channel partner of SUNRATE, aiming to provide cross-border payment solutions to businesses operating in global markets.
BankIslami and Mastercard Sign 10-Year Partnership to Expand Shariah-Compliant Payment Cards
BankIslami and Mastercard have entered a 10-year strategic partnership to introduce Shariah-compliant cards, Islamic credit card services, SME payment solutions and a unified loyalty platform.
OKX Launches OKX Money for Digital Dollar Savings, Global Payments And Cashback
OKX has launched OKX Money, a digital-dollar app offering stablecoin savings, global payments, zero FX fees and cashback.
40 Million Pakistanis Hold Crypto Accounts As PVARA Highlights Growing Digital Asset Adoption
PVARA Chairman Bilal Bin Saqib told a Senate panel that around 40 million Pakistanis hold crypto-linked accounts.
HEC Ready To Launch Cryptocurrency And Blockchain Courses Across Universities Following New Virtual Asset Regulations
HEC is preparing specialized cryptocurrency and blockchain courses, but the program awaits policy direction from the Ministry of IT.
1LINK Collaborates With Finnect to Expand 1GO Raast P2M Merchant Payments Nationwide
1LINK is expanding its 1GO Raast P2M payment solution through its partnership with Finnect, bringing QR-based digital payments to more merchants across Pakistan.
1LINK Onboards Star Logics for Raast P2M QR Payments Through Faysal Bank
1LINK has onboarded Star Logics as a merchant aggregator on 1GO Raast P2M services, enabling merchants to accept digital payments through static QR codes.
1LINK and JazzSure Sign Embedded Insurance Agreement to Expand Digital Coverage Through Everyday Bill Payments
1LINK and JazzSure Insurance have signed an agreement to offer optional insurance through participating banks and billers during digital bill payments.
Crescent Star Insurance Group Launches Technology and InsurTech Operations Through CST
Crescent Star Insurance’s group company, Crescent Star Technologies, has started operations in AI, software development, digital solutions and insurance technology.
Tapal Tea Adopts OpenPort for FBR E-Invoicing and Secondary Sales Digitisation Across Pakistan
Tapal Tea has onboarded OpenPort for FBR-integrated secondary sales, enabling automated e-invoicing and improved distributor visibility.
ZTBL Selects TPS Pakistan to Expand Mobile and Internet Banking Services for Customers
ZTBL has onboarded TPS Pakistan to provide mobile and internet banking applications, advancing its digital banking services for customers.
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