The PFN NBFC Forum 2026 addressed NADRA integration, SECP compliance, and open banking to build a resilient and inclusive digital lending ecosystem in Pakistan.

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb addresses the Pakistani diaspora in Washington, highlighting the Roshan Digital Account as a stable pillar for economic growth

JazzCash and Mobilink Bank become the exclusive partners for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Ehsaas Fuel Support Scheme to digitize fuel subsidy distributions.

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 launches Regulatory Sandbox 2026 inviting firms to test asset referenced token models with direct regulatory oversight and controlled environment in Pakistan.

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.

SECP grants a Non Banking Finance Company license to Alibaba Group associate Cocotech Pakistan to launch Buy Now Pay Later services and boost the digital economy.

A Better Than Cash Alliance report examines how trust, fraud prevention, liability clariA Better Than Cash Alliance report examines how trust, fraud prevention, liability clarity, and consumer protection will determine the long-term success of Pakistan’s RAAST real-time payment system.ty, and consumer protection will determine the long-term success of Pakistan’s RAAST real-time payment system.

Haball announces a strategic partnership with PepsiCo Foods Pakistan to integrate secondary e-invoicing for FBR compliance and digital supply chain transparency.

Mari Energies Limited and xLoop launch a fully funded five month digital skills initiative in Karachi offering 100 students from underserved regions guaranteed jobs.

Lucky Motor Corporation goes live on the FBR Digital Invoicing System through Haball to streamline automation and strengthen digital compliance in Pakistan.

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.