Islamabad, Pakistan — HBL Microfinance Bank (HBL MfB) has announced a strategic partnership with the National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) through the adoption of NBP Smart Pay, a cutting-edge digital payment portal. This collaboration marks a significant step forward in HBL MfB’s ongoing commitment to enhancing digital financial services. The integration of NBP Smart Pay […]
Jazz, Pakistan’s leading digital operator, has announced the successful completion of its strategic infrastructure partnership with Engro Corporation Limited (“Engro Corp”), marking one of the largest private-sector infrastructure transactions in the country’s digital evolution. Under this landmark agreement, Jazz’s telecommunications infrastructure assets—housed under Deodar (Private) Limited—have been vested into Engro Connect, a subsidiary of Engro […]
Islamabad – June 3, 2025: In a landmark development poised to propel Pakistan’s digital transformation, the Pakistan Software Houses Association for IT & ITES (P@SHA) has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Asian Development Bank (ADB). This pioneering collaboration marks the first formal partnership between the two institutions, laying the groundwork for […]
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Pakistan are nearing an agreement to reduce income tax rates for the salaried class in the 2025-26 budget. During intense talks between the IMF and the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Friday night, the Fund granted broad approval to lower tax rates across several income slabs for salaried […]
Digitt Plus is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with TPL Insurance, aimed at enhancing the financial security of their customers through innovative, integrated micro-insurance solutions. This collaboration is designed to offer effortless and contextual protection for essential assets such as motorcycles and smartphones, tailored to the everyday needs of Digitt Plus’s users, including farmers […]
Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) Group, comprising PTCL and Ufone 4G, has announced a strategic partnership with NETS International to modernize its IT Core Routing Platforms through the deployment of a state-of-the-art Cisco IT Core Routing Solution. This initiative reflects the Group’s ongoing commitment to delivering high-quality IT services by utilizing the latest advancements in […]
Islamabad – September 2025: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has issued a stern warning to the general public against investing through unlicensed online trading platforms, websites, and mobile applications that promise unrealistically high returns in stock or financial product investments. The regulator has received numerous complaints from licensed securities brokers and individual […]
New program enables issuers to enhance commercial offerings through fully integrated digital solutions. SAN FRANCISCO – Visa (NYSE:V), a global leader in digital payments, announced Visa Commercial Integrated Partners, a new program designed to improve connectivity between fintechs and Visa Commercial products through its commercial platform. Visa will make available advanced APIs to embed Visa products […]
LAHORE: In a landmark move aimed at revolutionizing Pakistan’s agricultural sector, Karandaaz Pakistan has partnered with GrowTech, a leading AgriTech innovator, to enhance digital and financial access for smallholder farmers across Punjab. The collaboration is set to accelerate the adoption of smart agriculture practices and digital financial tools in underserved regions, fostering greater productivity, profitability, […]
ISLAMABAD: Telenor Pakistan launched its next-generation Commission Management System (CMS), aimed at revolutionising how commissions are calculated and disbursed across its retail and franchise network. Powered by SAP and hosted on Google Cloud, the newly deployed CMS is designed to enhance transparency, ensure real-time accuracy, and build stronger relationships with channel partners. The successful implementation […]