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Swich and Pak-Qatar Group Announce Strategic Partnership to Accelerate Digital Transformation
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Abbasi and Company Partners with Bank AL Habib to Enable QR-Based Digital Payments for PSX Brokers
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PTA and Pakistan Post Partnership Drives Digital Transformation in Public Services
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Wateen and Alfalah Insurance Launch Next Gen AI Powered Digital Platform
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NayaPay and SECP Partner to Launch Digital Onboarding for Pakistani Entrepreneurs
NayaPay Business integrates with SECP eZfile system to provide real-time verification and streamlined financial tools for SMEs in Pakistan.
NIFT and Blockverse Sign Strategic Agreement to Explore Blockchain Integration in Pakistan Financial Infrastructure
NIFT and Blockverse collaborate to evaluate Distributed Ledger Technology for secure and transparent financial services within Pakistan’s regulated banking framework.
Pakistan Launches Digital Wallet Subsidy System for Transport Sector Relief
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif initiates a digital wallet program to distribute fuel subsidies to public and freight transport operators amid global energy price hikes.
VEON CEO Meets PVARA Chairman as Pakistan Virtual Assets Act 2026 Unlocks Digital Asset Opportunities
VEON CEO Kaan Terzioglu meets PVARA Chairman Bilal Bin Saqib to discuss opportunities under Pakistan Virtual Assets Act 2026 and expansion of digital asset access.
PVARA Regulatory Sandbox 2026 Opens for Asset Referenced Token Testing in Pakistan
PVARA launches Regulatory Sandbox 2026 inviting firms to test asset referenced token models with direct regulatory oversight and controlled environment in Pakistan.
Legalized, But Untaxed: Pakistan’s Crypto BlindSpot
Pakistan has legalized crypto but lacks a comprehensive taxation framework, creating a structural gap between regulation and fiscal capture. Effective crypto taxation requires clear definitions, exchange-based withholding, international reporting alignment, and blockchain analytics to secure revenue and assert economic sovereignty.
From Identity to Payments: Inside Pakistan’s Digital Finance Plateau
Despite large-scale digital finance infrastructure, Pakistan’s transition away from cash remains limited. Weak behavioral adoption, household-based financial practices, and informality constrain the impact of systems like Raast, keeping digital payments widespread but shallow in everyday economic use.
Swich and Pak-Qatar Group Announce Strategic Partnership to Accelerate Digital Transformation
Swich has entered into a strategic partnership with Pak-Qatar Group to enhance collaboration in digital innovation and financial technology, marking a new milestone in Pakistan’s fintech ecosystem.
Abbasi and Company Partners with Bank AL Habib to Enable QR-Based Digital Payments for PSX Brokers
Abbasi and Company Pvt. Ltd. has joined Bank AL Habib’s Digital Payment Initiative under the State Bank of Pakistan’s guidance, becoming one of the first PSX brokerage houses to adopt QR-based digital payments, advancing the country’s vision of a cashless and digital economy.
U Microfinance Bank Implements Temenos Core Banking with Systems Limited
U Microfinance Bank completes a major digital overhaul on April 9 2026 by launching the Temenos core banking platform to boost microfinance and Islamic banking.
PTA and Pakistan Post Partnership Drives Digital Transformation in Public Services
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority and Pakistan Post sign a strategic MoU to accelerate digital transformation and modernize national communication infrastructure.
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.
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