Tag: secure digital payments

PayFast and Telenor Launch WhatsApp-Based Telecom Bill Payments in Pakistan

PayFast, in collaboration with Telenor and eOcean, introduces a WhatsApp-based bill payment solution, enabling secure, instant, and convenient telecom payments for users in Pakistan.

Visa Partners with Raqami Islamic Digital Bank to Launch Shariah-Compliant Card Portfolio and Drive Financial Inclusion in Pakistan

Visa has partnered with Raqami Islamic Digital Bank, Pakistan’s first Islamic digital retail bank, to launch a secure, Shariah-compliant card portfolio aimed at expanding financial access for underserved communities through a mobile-first, digital banking platform.

Pakistan Set to Launch Central Bank Digital Currency as SBP Nears Pilot Rollout

The State Bank of Pakistan is preparing to launch a pilot for its central bank digital currency, while finalizing legislation to regulate virtual assets. This move signals Pakistan’s commitment to digital finance under a robust regulatory framework.

Visa and Meezan Bank Launch Pakistan’s First Student Debit Card to Boost Financial Inclusion

Visa and Meezan Bank have launched Pakistan’s first student-specific debit card, showcased at the Visa Payments Forum 2025 in Barcelona, aiming to drive financial inclusion for millions of underbanked young people.