KARACHI: Meezan Bank has signed an agreement with Etihad Airways to offer exclusive travel-related discounts to its debit cardholders, further expanding the bank’s portfolio of value-added services for customers. The signing ceremony was held at Meezan Bank’s Head Office in Karachi and attended by senior officials from both organisations. Representing Meezan Bank were Ahmed Ali […]
Pakistan’s Salman Habib, Hassan Chaudhry make it to Forbes 30 under 30 list
Habib was chosen in the ‘transportation and aerospace’ cateogry while BlackRock’s Chaudhry made it to the ‘venture capital’ list. Two Pakistanis – Salman Habib and Hassan Chaudhry – are among 600 people featured on the Forbes ‘30 Under 30 United States 2026’ list, spotlighting America’s brightest young entrepreneurs. Habib was honored in the ‘Transportation & […]
Building secure, cost‑effective digital payments ecosystem ‘a top priority’: SBP Governor
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor Jameel Ahmad on Tuesday reaffirmed the central bank’s commitment to strengthening the country’s digital payments landscape, emphasing the need for a regulatory framework that drives innovation, competition, and consumer protection. Speaking at the launch of a new co-badged card introduced by Faysal Bank Limited in partnership with […]
Standard Chartered (Pakistan) awarded working capital banking mandate by EMAAR Pakistan
KARACHI: Standard Chartered (Pakistan) Limited has been awarded the working capital banking mandate by EMAAR Pakistan, marking a significant development for Pakistan’s real estate and financial sectors. The mandate positions Standard Chartered as EMAAR’s banking partner for its Karachi-based projects, enabling the bank to deliver a comprehensive suite of financial services ranging from working capital […]
Government Launches Pakistan Digital Authority to implement ‘digital master plan’
The federal government officially established the Pakistan Digital Authority (PDA), appointing a chairperson and one other member to the body, it emerged on Wednesday. As one of three bodies formed under the Digital Nation Bill — approved by the federal cabinet in June — the PDA will comprise a chairperson and two members, who will work to develop, implement […]
Faysal Bank Launches Pakistan’s First PayPak–Mastercard Co-Badged Debit Card
Faysal Bank Limited (FBL), in partnership with PayPak and Mastercard, has unveiled Pakistan’s first PayPak–Mastercard Co-Badge Debit Card, a landmark development for the country’s payments ecosystem. The new card brings together the global acceptance and security of Mastercard with the reliability and cost-efficiency of PayPak, supporting the State Bank of Pakistan’s (SBP) vision of a […]
Pakistan’s Fintech Sector Enters Revival Phase as Investor Confidence Rebounds: Forbes
Pakistan’s long-overlooked fintech landscape is undergoing a significant resurgence, driven by renewed investor confidence and rapidly evolving regulatory reforms, according to a recent report by Forbes. The publication noted that after years of lagging behind India and other regional markets, Pakistan is now emerging as a strong contender in South Asia’s digital finance space. Forbes […]
Askari Bank and Autosoft Dynamics Partner to Accelerate Digital Transformation in Lending
Islamabad, December 1, 2025: Askari Bank Limited has entered into a strategic partnership with Autosoft Dynamics (Pvt.) Limited, a leading provider of banking technology solutions, to implement a state-of-the-art Digital Lending and Loan Origination System (LOS). This collaboration marks a significant milestone in the Bank’s digital transformation journey and reinforces its commitment to redefining customer […]
SBP, LCCI to launch QR code payment system for chamber members
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) and the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) are set to introduce a QR code payment system to facilitate cashless transactions for chamber members. The initiative, announced during a meeting between SBP Chief Manager Tariq Riaz and LCCI President Faheem Ur Rehman Saigol, will allow members to pay […]
Alibaba.com and UPS Pakistan Join Forces to Empower Pakistani Exporters with Advanced Logistics Services
Sialkot, Pakistan, November 26, 2025 – Alibaba.com, a leading global business-to-business (B2B) e-commerce platform, today announced the collaboration with UPS Authorised Service Contractor in Pakistan to provide cost-effective and reliable logistics services for Pakistani exporters. This initiative aim to helping local Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) connect seamlessly to over 200 countries and regions, optimizing […]