Reiterating their commitment to accelerate digital inclusion in the country, Jazz and UNDP Pakistan organized a ‘Girls in ICT’ event highlighting the importance of digital skills for women and promoting Digital Gender Inclusion through enhanced access to ICTs (Information and Communications Technology). According to the GSM Association (GSMA) there exists a significant digital gender gap […]

As part of an ongoing quest to redefine healthcare in Pakistan using technology, Find My Doctor, in collaboration with TPL Insurance has launched state-of-the-art Insurance and Takaful Products for the families of Overseas Pakistanis. Mr. Saad Wahab Siddiqui, CEO, Find My Doctor, stated: “In our continued commitment to providing quality, affordable and convenient healthcare solutions, […]

Easypaisa, Pakistan’s leading digital payments platform, has introduced yet another innovative feature enabling users to earn daily profits through a single click. Easypaisa users can now use the in-app savings product to earn a percentage on their existing account balance every day. The revolutionary product is designed to financially empower all Pakistanis to take control […]

Dubai-headquartered fintech YAP – a neobank driving digital banking in the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia – has selected Euronet Pakistan as their technology partner to launch and operate as an EMI in Pakistan. YAP was founded in the UAE in 2018. Since then the company has expanded to Saudi Arabia, Ghana, and Pakistan. YAP Pakistan, a subsidiary of YAP, has […]

In order to facilitate the collection of Government receipts/duties/taxes, it has been decided that the field offices of SBP Banking Services Corporation (SBP-BSC) and authorized branches of the National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) will observe extended banking hours till 8:00 P.M. and 10:00 P.M. on 30th and 31st May 2022 respectively. Accordingly, NIFT has been […]

The Saudi British Bank (SABB) and HSBC have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to further explore the increase in co-operation and develop new foreign exchange services and real time payments capabilities for SABB’s business in Saudi Arabia. “Our customers, Saudis and Expatriates, have important obligations that require the very best foreign exchange and remittance […]

Mastercard and fintech giant OPay today announced a strategic partnership, which marks a significant boost for wider financial inclusion and economic prosperity by opening up digital commerce to millions of people across Middle East and Africa. The collaboration enables OPay consumers and merchants in the region – including Algeria, Morocco, Egypt, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Kenya, Pakistan, […]

In a world where women are aspiring to be greater than predetermined societal roles, foodpanda is empowering this segment to shatter the glass ceiling in unique ways. Sana Tanveer, founder of Two Hands Kitchen, a HomeChef with an inspiring journey, was recently honoured by the brand, highlighting her achievements from her kitchen to a stall […]

 Azentio Software (“Azentio”), a Singapore-headquartered technology firm owned by funds advised by Apax Partners, announced that BigPay, a Ghana-based global digital payment solutions company, has gone live with AmlockTM, Azentio’s Financial Crime Detection and Management Solution (FCDMS). AmlockTM will meet BigPay’s requirements for an effective transaction monitoring process, through an online workflow system. A unique feature of this workflow is […]

Careem, the pioneer of ride-hailing services in Pakistan, has recently announced a significant reduction in its commission fees charged to Captains, making it all-time lowest. Careem will be operating on a 0% commission fee model on GO and GO-MINI car types in Islamabad effective from 15 May, 2022, allowing Captains to take home all their […]