Karachi – United Bank Limited (UBL) has taken a major step forward in its digital transformation journey through a strategic partnership with Systems Limited and Temenos, successfully launching the state-of-the-art Temenos Digital Frontend (DFE) platform. This landmark collaboration, aimed at enhancing UBL’s digital capabilities, is set to revolutionize customer experiences across its digital banking services. […]
Daraz Partners with Haier Pakistan for Biggest Online Sales Season of the Year
Karachi – Daraz, Pakistan’s leading e-commerce platform, has announced an exciting partnership with Haier Pakistan for the upcoming ONDJ sales season. As the biggest online shopping event of the year, this collaboration promises customers unbeatable prices and exclusive deals across a wide range of product categories. With this partnership, Haier Pakistan reinforces its position as […]
PMIC Launches Shariah-Compliant Financing Suite, Inks PKR 100 Million Deal with SAFCO Microfinance Company
October 3, 204 – Pakistan Microfinance Investment Company (PMIC) has announced the launch of its new Shariah-compliant suite of financing products, expanding its offerings beyond conventional microfinance wholesale financing. This initiative includes key Islamic finance instruments such as Mudarabah and Musharakah, which will now be available to all of PMIC’s borrowing institutions. These products are […]
Innovation in Banking drives Economic Growth: SBP Governor
KARACHI – Jameel Ahmad, Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), emphasized the critical role of innovation in driving Pakistan’s economic growth, during his keynote address at the 13th Bank of the Future Forum (BoFF), organized by Systems Limited and Temenos. Addressing an audience of industry leaders, Ahmad underscored that rapid technological advancements have […]
SBP Eases Rules to Accelerate Conversion of Conventional Banks to Islamic Banking
In a significant move aimed at accelerating the transition of conventional banking to Islamic banking, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has revised the criteria for converting conventional banking branches into Islamic banking branches. This step aligns with the Federal Sharia Court’s directive to eliminate interest-based banking in the country and is part of the […]
1LINK Partners with National Police Foundation as Bill Aggregation on 1BILL Platform
In a significant move towards enhancing digital payment solutions, 1LINK (Pvt) Limited has announced its partnership with the National Police Foundation, onboarding them as a Bill Aggregation Partner on its 1BILL platform. This collaboration is expected to streamline the payment of various services provided by the National Police Foundation through 1BILL’s secure and efficient digital […]
SBP Confident in Pakistan Digital Payment Infrastructure Amid Government Push for Cashless Economy
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has expressed full confidence in the country’s digital payment infrastructure, reaffirming its capability to support the government’s increasing drive towards a cashless economy. Speaking at the “Future Banking Summit 2024” organized by Total Communications on Monday, Syed Sohail Javaad, Executive Director of the SBP’s Digital Financial Services Group, […]
Telemart and Alif Innovations Launch Pakistan First Debit and Credit Card Instalment Plan for Smartphones
Pakistan – Telemart, one of Pakistan’s leading e-commerce platforms, has partnered with Alif Innovations to introduce the country’s first debit and credit card instalment plan for smartphones, addressing the growing challenge of smartphone affordability amid rising inflation. This innovative collaboration will enable millions of debit and credit card holders across Pakistan to purchase smartphones worth […]
Pakistan to Launch National Digital Payment Index Soon to Accelerate Payment Digitization
In a landmark move to track and enhance the progress of digital payments, Pakistan is set to introduce a national Digital Payment Index (DPI), aiming to assess the penetration and effectiveness of digital payment infrastructure across the country. The initiative will provide a crucial tool for policymakers, financial institutions, and private sector players to gauge […]
Timepay Pakistan Partners with PHA Foundation to Revolutionize Digital Payments in Housing Sector
Islamabad, Pakistan – The Pakistan Housing Authority Foundation (PHA-Foundation) has announced a strategic partnership with Timepay Pakistan to revolutionize digital payment solutions within the housing sector. This collaboration marks a pivotal step toward enhancing financial transactions for PHA-Foundation members and stakeholders by offering fast, secure, and user-friendly digital payment services. The partnership aims to eliminate […]
