JazzCash boosts Digital Payments with Google Wallet in Pakistan

JazzCash boosts Digital Payments with Google Wallet in Pakistan

KARACHI: JazzCash customers can now add their debit cards to Google Wallet, allowing over 13 million monthly active users to make secure and seamless tap-to-pay transactions. This integration transforms smartphones into convenient payment tools, enabling effortless person-to-merchant (P2M) transactions. The collaboration with Google Wallet further strengthens JazzCash’s comprehensive suite of payment options, which already includes […]

Lejion Media Leads Massive Iftar Drive in Saudi Arabia with NBP, Al Rajhi Bank, SNB, and Arab National Bank

Lejion Media Leads Massive Iftar Drive in Saudi Arabia with NBP, Al Rajhi Bank, SNB, and Arab National Bank

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – March 11, 2025 – UAE-based Lejion Media has successfully led a large-scale Iftar distribution campaign across Saudi Arabia, aimed at supporting blue-collar Pakistani workers during the holy month of Ramadan. The initiative was organized on behalf of the National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) in collaboration with Al Rajhi Bank, Saudi National […]

UBL completes Acquisition of Silkbank Limited

UBL completes Acquisition of Silkbank Limited

KARACHI: United Bank Limited (UBL) has successfully completed the amalgamation of Silkbank Limited (SBL) with and into UBL, effective from March 11, 2025. This milestone marks a significant step in UBL’s journey as one of Pakistan’s leading financial institutions. The merger has been formally approved by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) through a Sanction […]

Google Pay set to Launch Today in Pakistan

Google Pay set to Launch Today in Pakistan

Karachi, Pakistan – Pakistan’s digital payments ecosystem is set to witness a major milestone with the official launch of Google Pay on the night of March 12th. Informed sources have revealed that Google executives will be arriving in Karachi to mark the occasion. The launch will introduce Google Wallet to Pakistan, with banks and fintech […]

PTCL Appoints Zarrar Hasham Khan as Chairman

PTCL Appoints Zarrar Hasham Khan as Chairman

Islamabad, March 11, 2025 – Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) has announced the appointment of Zarrar Hasham Khan as its new chairman, replacing Azfar Manzoor. The company disclosed the development in a notice to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Tuesday. “We have to inform you that Zarrar Hasham Khan has been appointed as chairman […]

inDrive Teams Up with PSO DIGICASH to Elevate Driver Experience Across Ride-Hailing and City-to-City Verticals

inDrive Teams Up with PSO DIGICASH to Elevate Driver Experience Across Ride-Hailing and City-to-City Verticals

The Partnership Between inDrive and PSO DIGICASH Offers Exclusive discounts and Cashback for inDrive Drivers, Streamlining Fuel Management and Supporting Financial Efficiency. KARACHI, 11th March, 2025 – inDrive, the No.1 ride hailing app in Pakistan, is pleased to announce a new strategic partnership with PSO DIGICASH, a leading fuel management solution from Pakistan State Oil (PSO). This collaboration […]

Naeem Khanani: Pioneering Real Estate Security Tokens (REST) in Pakistan

Naeem Khanani: Pioneering Real Estate Security Tokens (REST) in Pakistan

Revolutionizing Pakistan’s Real Estate with Blockchain Technology In a groundbreaking move for Pakistan’s real estate sector, Naeem Khanani, CEO of DigiEstate Private Limited, is spearheading the introduction of Real Estate Security Tokens (REST) on blockchain-based technology. This pioneering initiative is being conducted under sandbox testing with key regulatory bodies, including the Securities and Exchange Commission […]

SBP Approves Merger of Silk Bank with United Bank Limited

SBP Approves Merger of Silk Bank with United Bank Limited

March 11, 2025 – Karachi: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has officially sanctioned the amalgamation of Silk Bank Limited (SBL) with United Bank Limited (UBL), as disclosed in a notification to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Tuesday. In a formal announcement dated March 11, 2025, UBL informed the PSX that the SBP issued […]

BII commit $75 Million Facility to HBL to Enhance Food Security and Farmers Climate Resilience in Pakistan

BII commit $75 Million Facility to HBL to Enhance Food Security and Farmers Climate Resilience in Pakistan

Funding from the facility will be directed towards the agriculture sector, which contributes 24 per cent to Pakistan’s GDP and employs 37 per cent of its workforce. The facility will mainly support smallholder farmers, including those in dairy and poultry farming, who often lack access to finance. Farmers vulnerable to climate change impacts, will receive […]

BankIslami launches first ‘All-Women’ Branch in Karachi

BankIslami launches first ‘All-Women’ Branch in Karachi

KARACHI: BankIslami has inaugurated its first fully women-managed branch in Karachi, marking a significant step toward gender inclusivity in Pakistan’s financial sector. The branch, operated entirely by female employees, is designed to empower women both as professionals and customers. The initiative aligns with BankIslami’s vision of “Saving Humanity from Riba,” reinforcing its commitment to ethical […]