Islamabad, November 9, 2025 — Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunication, Shaza Fatima Khawaja, announced on Saturday that Google has completed its registration in Pakistan and will soon be establishing a local office, marking a major milestone in the country’s growing technology sector. Speaking at a press conference, the minister revealed that manufacturing of Google […]
NetSol Technologies Secures Rs500 Million Agreement with KP Government to Advance Paperless Governance Project
NetSol Technologies Limited (NETSOL), a leading software house in Pakistan, has inked an agreement worth over Rs500 million with the Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to advance the province’s Paperless Government Project into its next phase. The listed company disclosed the development in its notice to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Friday. “NetSol Technologies has […]
SBP to Launch ‘InvestPak’ Platform for Direct Investment in Government Securities
In a major move towards financial digitisation, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has launched a new digital investment platform, titled ‘InvestPak’, aimed at streamlining and digitising the process of investment in government securities for both individual and corporate investors. According to the country’s central bank, the web-based portal “will allow account holders, i.e. customers […]
Telenor Pakistan Appoints Bilal Javed Bhatti as Chief Business Officer
Telenor Pakistan today announced the appointment of Bilal Javed Bhatti as its new Chief Business Officer (CBO). With over 20 years of diverse industry experience across product management, customer experience, sales leadership, and strategy, Bilal brings a wealth of expertise to his new role. A seasoned professional with over 12 years at Telenor, Bilal has […]
Aion Group Connect 2025 – Turning Digital Vision into Measurable Performance
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — November 2025 The 2025 edition of Aion Connect, held in Riyadh, brought together over 200 senior leaders from banks, fintechs, family offices and investors to discuss the next frontier of Saudi Arabia’s digital financial transformation — moving from vision to performance. In a market where nearly $140 billion in shareholder value […]
Pakistan’s Retail Payments Hit PKR 612 Trillion as 93% of Online Transactions Go Digital: SBP
Karachi, Pakistan: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has released its Annual Report on Payment Systems for the Fiscal Year 2024–25, revealing a year of remarkable digital growth and transformation across the country’s payments landscape. The report underscores how regulatory reforms, robust digital infrastructure, and rising consumer confidence continue to accelerate the shift toward a […]
Pakistan’s Retail Payments Surge 38% to 9.1 Billion Transactions Worth PKR 612 Trillion: SBP Annual Report FY 2024–25
Karachi, Pakistan: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has released its Annual Report on Payment Systems for the Fiscal Year 2024–25, providing an in-depth analysis of the nation’s rapidly evolving payment ecosystem. The report highlights significant progress in digital adoption, infrastructure expansion, and regulatory initiatives that continue to transform Pakistan’s financial landscape. According to the […]
easypaisa digital bank reports Rs 5.65 Billion Profit Before Tax for 9M 2025, Up 45.6% YoY
ISLAMABAD: easypaisa digital bank reported a profit before tax of Rs5.65 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2025. The Board of Directors of Easypaisa Digital Bank approved the financial statements for the nine months ended September 30, 2025. Recording a profit before tax of Rs5.65 billion, up from Rs3.88 billion in the same […]
Meezan Bank Expands Strategic Partnership with Visa to Enhance Debit Card Portfolio
Karachi, October 31: Meezan Bank, Pakistan’s leading Islamic bank, has announced the renewal and expansion of its strategic partnership with Visa, a global leader in digital payments, aimed at further enhancing its debit card portfolio and redefining the banking experience for its customers across the country. The collaboration was formalized with the signing of a Memorandum […]
SBP Aims to Impart Financial Literacy to 10 Million Beneficiaries by FY2028
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has set an ambitious goal to impart financial literacy to 10 million beneficiaries by the end of FY2028, reaffirming its commitment to promoting inclusive finance and youth participation in the financial system. This was stated by Managing Director SBP Banking Services Corporation (SBP BSC), Mr. Maraj Mahmood, during […]