Jazz, Pakistan’s leading digital operator, has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the British Council and Tech Valley – the Google for Education partner in Pakistan – to scale up access to digital education, capacity building, and social development initiatives nationwide. The MoU was signed at a ceremony at Jazz Headquarters and marks the beginning […]
HBL Partners with CRPL to Launch Digital Supply Chain Finance Solution for Businesses
Karachi, Pakistan – June 23, 2025 — Computer Research Private Limited (CRPL) is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Habib Bank Limited (HBL) to deliver a cutting-edge Digital Supply Chain Finance (SCF) Solution tailored for corporate, commercial, and SME clients across Pakistan. The partnership marks a significant milestone in HBL’s journey to digitise financial […]
Only 3% of Pakistan Retailers Accept Digital Payments: SBP
Islamabad, Pakistan – Despite significant advancements in Pakistan’s digital payments infrastructure, adoption of point-of-sale (POS) systems among Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) remains critically low. According to the latest data from the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), only 151,000 retailers out of an estimated 5 million MSMEs have installed POS systems—translating to a penetration […]
National Electric Vehicle Policy 2025–30 launched
ISLAMABAD: The government has officially launched the National Electric Vehicle (NEV) Policy 2025–30, aiming to reduce carbon emissions, cut fuel imports, and promote local manufacturing of electric vehicles (EVs). Speaking at the launch, Prime Minister’s Special Assistant on Industries Haroon Akhtar Khan said the policy will not only strengthen Pakistan’s economy but also protect the […]
Jazz Celebrates Pakistan Reaching 200 Million Mobile Subscribers Milestone
Jazz, Pakistan’s leading digital operator, proudly joins the national celebration as the country crosses the landmark of 200 million mobile subscribers. With over 73 million mobile users, 53 million 4G subscribers, and more than 100 million digital customers across its platforms, Jazz continues to lead the industry in expanding digital access and driving inclusive connectivity. […]
Financial Inclusion in Pakistan Rises to 35%: Karandaaz Survey 2024
KARACHI: Karandaaz Pakistan has released the 2024 edition of the Karandaaz Financial Inclusion Survey (K-FIS), marking a decade of demand-side financial data and providing a powerful roadmap for advancing inclusive finance in Pakistan. K-FIS continues to be the only nationally representative demand side survey that captures people’s real financial experiences across gender, geography, and income […]
PayFast Brings Google Pay to 5,000+ Merchants
PayFast is proud to announce the nationwide rollout of Google Pay acceptance across its network of 5,000+ merchants. This marks a major milestone in Pakistan’s digital payments landscape, bringing global-standard convenience, speed, and security to local online commerce. Customers across Pakistan with Google Wallet enabled can now add their debit or credit cards and make […]
Raqami Islamic Digital Bank partners with Haball to launch Shariah- compliant embedded finance for Pakistan’s SME sector
KARACHI: In a major milestone for Pakistan’s digital financial ecosystem, Raqami Islamic Digital Bank, the country’s first Islamic digital bank, has partnered with Haball, a pioneering fintech focused on B2B supply chain digitization, to roll out Shariah-compliant, embedded supply chain financing targeted at addressing key pain points of small and medium enterprises (SMEs). By embedding […]
Careem Ends Ride-Hailing Services in Pakistan
Careem has announced it will shut down its ride-hailing operations in Pakistan effective July 18, 2025, ending its years-long presence in one of its largest markets. In an official notification to users, the company expressed gratitude for the support it received over the years and acknowledged the difficulty of the decision. Careem said users with […]
JazzCash Partners with Veem to Power Cross-Border Payments for Freelancers and SMEs in Pakistan
JazzCash, Pakistan’s leading mobile wallet platform, has announced a strategic partnership with Veem, a San Francisco-based global payments platform, to streamline international payments for freelancers and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the country. This collaboration enables businesses in the United States and Canada to send payments directly to recipients in Pakistan through Veem’s multi-rail […]