ISLAMABAD July 11,2026: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) and the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) held a meeting to discuss strategies for expanding Pakistan’s IT exports, attracting investment and accelerating digital transformation. The meeting of FPCCI’s Central Standing Committee on Import and Export Trade was …
Read More »Karandaaz Partners with D-Tech to Develop AI Assistant for Digital Financial Services
KARACHI, July 4,2026: Karandaaz Pakistan has partnered with D-Tech & Consultancy (DTC) to develop My Intelligent Assistant (MIA), an AI-powered solution designed to make digital financial services more accessible, user-friendly and inclusive across Pakistan. The collaboration forms part of Karandaaz’s AI in Digital Payments Program. MIA will provide users with …
Read More »Visa Expands Smartphone Payment Tools for Small Businesses in Emerging Markets
KARACHI, June 30,2026: Visa has launched new capabilities under Visa Accept and Visa Direct to help small businesses in emerging markets accept and send digital payments through smartphones. The new features allow street vendors, micro sellers, and online merchants to manage payments without additional hardware. Visa said the initiative aims …
Read More »ABHI Microfinance Bank, NADRA Technologies Partner to Advance Digital Financial Services
KARACHI June 19,2026 : ABHI Microfinance Bank and NADRA Technologies Limited have signed a strategic partnership to accelerate digital financial services and expand access to secure, technology-driven solutions across Pakistan. Under the agreement, both organisations will explore new opportunities to improve financial inclusion and strengthen the country’s digital economy. In …
Read More »Zindigi, WASA Lahore Launch Raast QR Bill Payments to Support Punjab’s Smart City Vision
LAHORE, June 13, 2026: Zindigi (JS Bank) has partnered with WASA Lahore to introduce Raast QR-based bill payments, taking another step toward digital public services and a cashless economy. The initiative supports the Punjab Chief Minister’s Smart City vision and promotes digital financial inclusion. As a result, WASA customers can …
Read More »SBP Unveils First Research Agenda for 2026-2029
KARACHI ,June 11,2026: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has launched its first-ever Research Agenda for 2026-2029, outlining key research priorities to support evidence-based policymaking and strengthen the country’s financial system. The agenda comes at a time when economies face rapid technological change, recurring supply shocks, climate challenges, and long-standing …
Read More »KCCI, China’s IBI Group Sign MoU to Boost Digital Economy Cooperation
KARACHI ,May 14 , 2026 :Pakistan’s Ambassador to China, Khalil Hashmi, said Pakistan and China have made strong progress in bilateral economic cooperation. Over the past two years, both sides signed more than 300 Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) and over three dozen joint venture agreements. Together, these deals are worth …
Read More »AI Could Unlock $500 Million Opportunity for Pakistani Women, Experts Warn of Digital Divide
LAHORE, May 12, 2026: Experts at a Gender & Economy Conference cautioned that emerging technologies, particularly artificial intelligence (AI), could either create major economic opportunities for women or widen existing social and economic inequalities, depending on access to education, digital literacy, and technological skills. The discussion took place during a …
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