LandIn Partners with Fintech News Pakistan to Support Startup Expansion into the KSA

LandIn Partners with Fintech News Pakistan to Support Startup Expansion into the KSA

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – LandIn, a leading soft-landing partner for global startups, has announced a strategic partnership with Fintech News Pakistan, a premier platform for fintech developments in the Kingdom. This collaboration is designed to empower high-potential founders by providing them with the tools, connections, and guidance needed to successfully enter and scale within Saudi Arabia’s rapidly growing […]

JS Bank and Instant Cash Launch Pakistan’s First Door-to-Door Remittance Service: “JS GharPay”

JS Bank and Instant Cash Launch Pakistan’s First Door-to-Door Remittance Service: “JS GharPay”

KARACHI – In a groundbreaking move to enhance financial accessibility and convenience, JS Bank, in partnership with global money transfer brand Instant Cash, has launched Pakistan’s first door-to-door remittance service, “JS GharPay.” The innovative service ensures that remittance beneficiaries receive funds directly at their doorstep—free of charge. Aimed at improving ease and security for recipients, […]

PTCL Group Reports 22% Revenue Growth in Q1 2025, Surpassing Rs 61.8 Billion

PTCL Group Reports 22% Revenue Growth in Q1 2025, Surpassing Rs 61.8 Billion

Islamabad, April 22, 2025 — Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL), the country’s leading telecom and ICT services provider, has announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2025, ended March 31. The results were disclosed during a Board of Directors meeting held in Islamabad. The PTCL Group delivered an impressive double-digit revenue growth of […]

RAAST processes over 892m transactions as SBP Launches ‘Go Cashless’ Campaign

RAAST processes over 892m transactions as SBP Launches ‘Go Cashless’ Campaign

KARACHI – Pakistan’s first instant digital payment system, Raast, developed by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), has crossed a major milestone, processing over 892 million transactions with a total value exceeding Rs 20 trillion since its launch. The announcement came during the launch of the ‘Go Cashless’ campaign, inaugurated by Deputy Governor SBP Saleem […]

SBP Grants Full Commercial Licence to Safepay as Payment Service Provider

SBP Grants Full Commercial Licence to Safepay as Payment Service Provider

KARACHI – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has officially granted a full commercial licence to Safepay, enabling the fintech to operate as a Payment Service Provider (PSP) across the country. This milestone follows an extensive period of evaluation and pilot operations, during which Safepay showcased its commitment to regulatory compliance, customer-centric services, and innovation […]

Jazz invests over $10.9bn in Pakistan: Said, Burak Ozer, CFO of VEON Group

Jazz invests over $10.9bn in Pakistan: Said, Burak Ozer, CFO of VEON Group

ISLAMABAD: Burak Ozer, CFO of VEON Group—a global digital operator with a presence in six frontier markets—stated that their subsidiary Jazz has invested over $10.9 billion in Pakistan to strengthen the country’s digital ecosystem. This, he stated while addressing at Leaders In Islamabad Business Summit (LIIBS) 2025, themed Navigating the Unknown. He emphasised that VEON […]

Pakistan’s First Electronic Warehouse Receipt (EWR) for Sugar with Digital Payments – Transforming Agri-Financing

Pakistan’s First Electronic Warehouse Receipt (EWR) for Sugar with Digital Payments – Transforming Agri-Financing

Digitt+ is pleased to announce a major milestone in Pakistan’s agricultural and financial sectors. AFT, in collaboration with Naymat Collateral Management Company, is launching the country’s first-ever Electronic Warehouse Receipt (EWR) for sugar, integrated with digital payments. This initiative will empower farmers with access to formal financing, allowing them to secure up to 70% of […]

Exciting times ahead for DigiTrends: The company is now CR certified in KSA and has partnered with Seen Tarbi to shape the future of fintech

Exciting times ahead for DigiTrends: The company is now CR certified in KSA and has partnered with Seen Tarbi to shape the future of fintech

DigiTrends, a leading player in digital transformation, has obtained its official company registration in KSA and is joining the ranks of pioneering companies in the Kingdom. This milestone was marked in the esteemed presence of Pakistani Ambassador Mr. Ahmad Farooq, First Secretary Mr. Shafiq Ahmed, and key members of the DigiTrends leadership team—CEO Samad Saleem, […]

PSX Kicks Off Pakistan Financial Literacy Week 2025 with Gong Ceremony

PSX Kicks Off Pakistan Financial Literacy Week 2025 with Gong Ceremony

Karachi, April 14, 2025 — The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) proudly launched Pakistan Financial Literacy Week 2025 (PFLW 2025) with a symbolic Gong Ceremony at the PSX Trading Hall, marking the beginning of a nationwide campaign to promote financial literacy and inclusion. Organized in collaboration with the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), Securities and Exchange […]

Pakistan’s Domestic Savings Rate Far Below Regional Averages: SBP Governor

Pakistan receives record $4.1bn in remittances in March; says SBP Governor

KARACHI – April 14, 2025: Pakistan received a record-high $4.1 billion in workers’ remittances during March 2025, according to State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor Jameel Ahmad. The figure marks the highest-ever monthly inflow in the country’s history. Speaking at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Monday to kick off Financial Literacy Week, Governor Ahmad […]