October 28, 2024 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has granted Hubpay (Private) Limited approval to initiate pilot operations as an Electronic Money Institution (EMI) in Pakistan. This milestone marks a key step in Hubpay Pakistan’s plans to provide secure and accessible digital financial services, tailored for individuals and businesses in the country. Hubpay […]
Qatar’s Dibsy and QNB Launch World’s First Biometric-Enabled Visa Click to Pay Solution
Doha, Qatar: Dibsy, a prominent payment solutions provider, has partnered with QNB, the largest financial institution in the Middle East and Africa, to unveil an enhanced version of Visa Click to Pay for retailers in Qatar. This pioneering collaboration marks the first global implementation of Click to Pay with biometric authentication, establishing a new benchmark […]
Jazz Partners with NUST and National IT Board to Launch Pakistan’s First Local Large Language Model (LLM)
Islamabad, Pakistan — In a landmark development for Pakistan’s AI landscape, Jazz has joined hands with the National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) and the National Information Technology Board to pioneer the country’s first local Large Language Model (LLM). The initiative, announced at an event organized by the Ministry of IT and Telecom, marks […]
ABHI, FlowHCM collaborate to offer EWA to employees
KARACHI: ABHI, a leading embedded finance platform, has partnered with FlowHCM, Pakistan’s fastest-growing HRM/HCM software, to offer employees of mutual clients a comprehensive suite of financial services. This includes real-time access to earned wages, payroll financing, and additional financial tools to enhance employees’ financial well-being. At the core of this partnership is a shared commitment […]
OpenAI reportedly planning to build its first AI chip in 2026
In a strategic move to advance its artificial intelligence capabilities, OpenAI has partnered with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) and Broadcom to develop an in-house AI chip, according to sources reported by Reuters. While initially considering the establishment of dedicated chip manufacturing facilities, OpenAI has reportedly set aside those plans, choosing instead to concentrate on designing a proprietary AI chip internally. This […]
Golootlo, Pakistan Leading Discount Aggregator, Launches SoftPOS powered by Alliance Network
Golootlo, Pakistan’s largest Savings Platform, has formed a strategic partnership with Alliance Network, a global market leader of payment solutions and technology. This collaboration aims to introduce SoftPOS technology into Golootlo’s Merchant App, revolutionizing the way merchants accept payments and manage their operations. The signing ceremony for this landmark agreement took place on October 14, […]
JazzCash Partners with Dgpays to Enhance e-Commerce in Pakistan
Amsterdam and Dubai, October 25, 2024 – VEON Ltd. (Nasdaq: VEON, Euronext Amsterdam: VEON), a global digital operator, today announced a strategic partnership between JazzCash, its financial services arm in Pakistan, and Dgpays, a prominent financial infrastructure technology provider in the EMEA region. The collaboration aims to elevate JazzCash’s e-commerce payment gateway, significantly enhancing transaction […]
NayaPay named to 2024 CB Insights list of 100 most innovative fintech startups
KARACHI: NayaPay, Pakistan’s pioneering fintech platform and the country’s first Electronic Money Institution, has been recognized on the prestigious 2024 CB Insights Fintech 100 list. The annual list highlights the top 100 most promising private fintech companies globally, focusing on early- and mid-stage innovators driving significant advancements across the sector. CB Insights, a New York-based […]
PTCL and Systems Limited Partner at GITEX 2024 to Enhance BSS and OSS for Improved Service Delivery
Dubai – Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) has announced a strategic collaboration with Systems Limited, a prominent global systems integrator, at GITEX 2024 in Dubai. This partnership aims to advance PTCL and Ufone 4G’s technology capabilities through Systems Limited’s expertise in Operations and Maintenance of Business Support Systems (BSS) and Operational Support Systems (OSS). The […]
JazzCash Wins ‘Pioneering Telco to Launch Tap on Phone Award’ at Mastercard Payment Leaders Awards
Dubai, UAE – October 2024: JazzCash, the fintech arm of Pakistan’s leading digital operator Jazz, a VEON Group company, has been recognized with the prestigious ‘Pioneering Telco to Launch Tap on Phone’ award at the Mastercard Payment Leaders Awards. The award ceremony took place during the Mastercard EDGE 2024 event in Dubai. This accolade highlights […]
