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Bank Alfalah Limited to sell Bangladesh operations for $47.5mn
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Bank Alfalah Limited to sell Bangladesh operations for $47.5mn

By FN Pakistan Staff 2026-03-28 0

The shareholders of Bank Alfalah (BAFL), one of Pakistan’s largest commercial banks, have approved the sale of its Bangladesh operations to Bank Asia, a private-sector commercial bank based in Dhaka, for around $47.5 million. The listed bank announced the development during its 78th Annual General Meeting (AGM), the minutes of which were shared with the Pakistan […]

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National Assembly Approves Law to Regulate Cryptocurrencies in Pakistan

By FN Pakistan Staff 2026-03-04 0

Pakistan’s lower house of parliament approved legislation to regulate digital assets, paving the way for the creation of a dedicated watchdog to oversee the country’s virtual currency market. The National Assembly passed the “Virtual Assets Bill, 2026,” after the Senate cleared the legislation on February 27. The bill will now be sent to President Asif […]

Senate Committee Approves Law to Regulate Cryptocurrencies in Pakistan
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Senate Committee Approves Law to Regulate Cryptocurrencies in Pakistan

By FN Pakistan Staff 2026-02-26 0

Pakistan has taken a major step toward regulating digital finance after the Standing Committee on the Cabinet Secretariat of the Senate on Wednesday unanimously approved the Virtual Assets Bill 2025 to bring virtual assets within the country’s formal legal and regulatory framework. The move seeks to strengthen investor protection, enhance transparency, and ensure effective oversight […]

PVARA Launches Regulatory Sandbox for Virtual Assets in Pakistan
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PVARA Launches Regulatory Sandbox for Virtual Assets in Pakistan

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Pakistan Advances Digital Finance Agenda with MoU on Stablecoin-Based Cross-Border Payments
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Pakistan Advances Digital Finance Agenda with MoU on Stablecoin-Based Cross-Border Payments

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PVARA Chief, SBP Governor Discuss Digital Asset Regulation and CBDC Roadmap
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Ignite - National Technology Fund to Launch Pakistan Venture Fund to Boost Startup Ecosystem
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Ignite – National Technology Fund to Launch Pakistan Venture Fund to Boost Startup Ecosystem

By FN Pakistan Staff 2026-03-05 0

Ignite National Technology Fund, operating under the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication, has initiated a process to engage firms for establishing and managing the Pakistan Venture Fund (PVF), a new initiative aimed at strengthening the country’s technology and startup ecosystem. According to the announcement, the proposed venture fund will focus on improving access to […]

My Impact Meter Acquired by Foreign Group, Signaling Bold Global Expansion
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My Impact Meter Acquired by Foreign Group, Signaling Bold Global Expansion

By FN Pakistan Staff 2026-02-16 0

Lahore, Pakistan — 16 February 2026 Humaniti Foundation, a global humanitarian organization focused on measurable, technology-enabled impact, today announced it has signed an agreement to acquire a 100% stake in My Impact Meter (MiM), Pakistan’s pioneering digital charity and impact platform. The transaction closed on Friday, 13 February 2026. MiM has reimagined giving in Pakistan […]

Pakistani Voice AI Startup Uplift AI Raises $3.5 Million in Y Combinator-Led Funding Round
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Pakistani Voice AI Startup Uplift AI Raises $3.5 Million in Y Combinator-Led Funding Round

By FN Pakistan Staff 2026-01-30 0

Pakistani voice AI startup Uplift AI has raised $3.5 million in a funding round led by Y Combinator, the Silicon Valley accelerator known for backing companies such as Airbnb, Dropbox, and GitLab. The round also saw participation from Indus Valley Capital, Pakistan’s leading early-stage venture fund, along with Pioneer Fund, Conjunction, Moment Ventures, and a […]

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LAAM partners with Neem to power payments across Pakistan’s largest fashion marketplace
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LAAM partners with Neem to power payments across Pakistan’s largest fashion marketplace

By FN Pakistan Staff 2025-08-21

Karachi, Pakistan – [Aug, 2025] — Neem, a leading embedded finance platform, has partnered with LAAM, Pakistan’s largest fashion marketplace, to enable seamless money movement across its ecosystem through Neem’s Wallet System and Payment Button solution. This partnership will enable LAAM to simplify seller payouts, collect digital payments from buyers, and issue instant refunds, all […]

SBP Rolls Out Nationwide Strategy to Boost Digital Payment Acceptance at All Retail Outlets
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SBP Rolls Out Nationwide Strategy to Boost Digital Payment Acceptance at All Retail Outlets

By FN Pakistan Staff 2025-08-07

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has developed a comprehensive national implementation strategy to ensure the availability of digital payment acceptance infrastructure, including Raast QR codes, POS, and Soft POS, at all retail and commercial outlets across the country. In a strong push toward a cashless economy, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) has directed all […]

Govt Mandates QR Codes on Utility Bills to Boost Digital Payments
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Govt Mandates QR Codes on Utility Bills to Boost Digital Payments

By FN Pakistan Staff 2025-07-28

ISLAMABAD – July 28, 2025: In a major step to accelerate digital payments across the country, the federal government has directed that all electricity, gas, and telephone bills must carry printed QR codes, enabling seamless digital transactions. The decision was finalized during a high-level meeting chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, according to a national […]

SBP Develops Strategy to Simplify Digital Payments for Traders
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SBP Develops Strategy to Simplify Digital Payments for Traders

By FN Pakistan Staff 2025-07-04

Islamabad: In a bid to promote cashless transactions and enhance transparency in the economy, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is formulating a comprehensive strategy to simplify digital payment methods for traders, according to a statement released by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) on Thursday. The development was shared during a weekly meeting on cashless […]

98% of Pakistani Consumers Proactively Secure Online Transactions: Visa Stay Secure Study
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98% of Pakistani Consumers Proactively Secure Online Transactions: Visa Stay Secure Study

By FN Pakistan Staff 2025-06-30

82% of consumers trust digital payments despite potential scams; 69% expect to use them more in the next 12 months 93% respondents worry their family, or friends might fall for a scam Karachi, Pakistan, June 30, 2025: A new study commissioned by Visa reveals a rise in consumer awareness and proactive security measures for digital payments across […]

ABL to introduce modern POS systems across Pakistan Railway Network
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ABL to introduce modern POS systems across Pakistan Railway Network

By FN Pakistan Staff 2025-06-27

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Railways (PR) and Allied Bank Limited (ABL), Thursday, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at introducing modern Point of Sale (POS) systems across the railway network. The MoU signing ceremony was presided over by Federal Minister for Railways Hanif Abbasi. Under the agreement, advanced POS systems will be installed at 348 railway […]

Govt to Make Digital Payment Options Widely Available to Move Towards Cashless Economy
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Govt to Make Digital Payment Options Widely Available to Move Towards Cashless Economy

By FN Pakistan Staff 2025-05-28

Federal Minister for Finance, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, chaired a high-level meeting today at the Finance Division focused on advancing Pakistan’s transition toward a digital and less cash-dependent economy. The session brought together key stakeholders from the financial sector, including commercial banks, development finance institutions (DFIs), regulators, and investment experts. The participants, forming the core of […]

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