In a groundbreaking initiative that underscores its commitment to spearhead Pakistan’s digital growth, Zindigi, powered by JS Bank, is launching a state-of-the-art, Instant Debit Card Issuance Facility to enhance customer convenience at multiple locations nationwide with further spread to follow. This pioneering offering marks a significant stride in customer service, allowing customers to receive a […]

Temenos announced that it has earned the Trusted Cloud Provider trustmark from the Cloud Security Alliance (CSA), the world’s leading organization dedicated to defining and certifying best practices to help ensure a secure cloud computing environment. Built upon existing CSA programs, the Trusted Cloud Provider Trustmark assists customers including financial institutions in identifying cloud providers that […]

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange Limited (PMEX), the only Multi-Commodity Futures Exchange in the country, has achieved its highest-ever profit after tax for the fiscal year ending on June 30, 2023 (FY23), since its inception in 2007. As per unaudited accounts, PMEX has achieved a net profit of PKR 207 million in FY23, a growth of 266 […]

upSWOT announces a pilot partnership with NerdWallet Small Business aimed at further enhancing the financial services offered to their SMB customers. This collaboration brings together upSWOT’s data-driven embedded finance tools and NerdWallet Small Business’ financial guidance to empower small businesses with comprehensive financial solutions. upSWOT’s embedded finance tools have gained recognition in the financial industry, […]

Square launched Square Go, a consumer booking app that provides an end-to-end booking experience so consumers can search, discover, and schedule with highly-rated independent service providers in their area. The Square Go mobile app also increases seller visibility, helping beauty and personal care professionals grow and retain their customer base. “Square Go has helped me reach […]

The groundbreaking Innovation Challenge Futuremakers (ICF), Pakistan’s pioneering fast-track acceleration program tailored for individuals with disabilities, celebrated a momentous Demo Day of their First Cohort. The event served as a platform for the program’s eight exceptional startups to unveil their unique ideas and innovative solutions, highlighting the immense potential of persons with disabilities in the […]

Quor Group, a leading CTRM solution provider, is proud to announce the addition of Saeed Patel to our team as Chief Product and Technology Officer. Saeed’s extensive background encompasses a wealth of experience and knowledge, including over 25 years of leadership, technological expertise, and E/CTRM proficiency, which he brings to our organization. With 30 years […]

Stripe, a financial infrastructure platform for businesses, announced that Steffan Tomlinson would join the company as chief financial officer. Steffan has over 25 years of experience in the finance industry, most notably with Confluent, Google Cloud, and Palo Alto Networks. His career spans seed-stage startups to Fortune 25 companies across the technology landscape, from cloud […]

Visa, the world’s digital payments leader has officially inaugurated its new office in Pakistan. Visa’s expanded on-ground presence in Pakistan is a testament to its commitment to supporting the company’s financial institution and merchant clients, local government partners, investments and local communities as part of continued efforts to drive digitalization of the payments landscape. With […]

PayFast, a fully licensed payment gateway, and United Bank Limited (UBL), one of Pakistan’s largest commercial banks, have entered into a strategic partnership to revolutionize the digital payments landscape in Pakistan. Under this partnership, UBL will serve as one of PayFast’s Partner banks. By partnering with UBL, PayFast aims to facilitate Pakistani businesses to easily […]