In a groundbreaking initiative, Careem, a pioneer of ride-hailing services in Pakistan, has partnered with the Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) to launch “Asset-based Finance for Microenterprises in Pakistan’. The partnership is aimed at uplifting and empowering women in Pakistan by offering them the opportunity to become self-reliant entrepreneurs and contribute to the socio-economic […]

Women-led businesses in Pakistan primarily face funding, digitization, and advisory challenges according to Visa’s Women SMB Digitization Index survey. In order to address these challenges, Visa, a world leader in digital payments is launching its global She’s Next grant program in Pakistan for the first time in partnership with HBL, Pakistan’s largest private bank, which […]

easypaisa, Pakistan’s leading digital financial services platform has launched easypaisa Karobar powered by Dukan, a platform designed specifically to address unmet banking needs of two million retail merchants across the country. Being Pakistan’s first digital banking app for retailers, easypaisa Karobar enables merchants to manage their financing needs digitally, reduce operational complexities, and become part […]

Daraz, Pakistan’s leading e-commerce platform, has announced the expansion of its “Proudly Pakistani” initiative through a strategic partnership with the Social Welfare Department of the Government of Punjab, under which Daraz has trained over 200 female entrepreneurs from Lahore and Faisalabad on digital marketing and online selling skills. This collaboration reflects Daraz’s commitment to supporting […]

Standard Chartered Bank announced the launch of the sixth edition of the Standard Chartered Karachi United Youth League, a flagship community program aimed at promoting sports amongst children. The objective of the SC KU Youth League is to provide a platform for football teams from across the underserved areas of Karachi to come together, break […]

Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has launched ‘Business in Dubai,’ a new platform designed to further enhance Dubai’s favorable business environment by simplifying a range of processes for companies seeking to launch or expand their activities in the emirate. The initiative comes as […]

Trade Ledger announces it will launch a new solution integrating Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service designed exclusively for Business Owners, CFOs, and Financial Directors in small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). SMB’s often don’t have the resources or in-house expertise to access and understand information to optimize the cash-to-cash cycle. Trade Ledger’s Working Capital Copilot built on […]

Bank Alfalah, a leading commercial Bank in Pakistan, has partnered with UN Women to launch financial inclusion awareness sessions. The sessions are a part of the National Financial Literacy Program (NFLP), an initiative of SBP and BSC. The sessions aim to break down barriers hindering women’s access to financial resources, fostering their autonomy and financial […]

Cashfree Payments, a leading payment, and API banking solutions company has announced the launch of ‘AutoPay on QR’ in collaboration with the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI). The solution enables subscription-based businesses to enhance customer acquisition, supporting retention, and facilitating rapid growth. Cashfree Payments’ ‘AutoPay on QR’ helps subscription-based businesses to boost return on […]

IndusInd Bank announced the launch of the ‘Virtual Commercial Card’, a credit card that is all set to redefine cross-border transactions for corporates and travel agents. In a tie-up with Visa, the global leader in digital payments and Juspay, India’s payments operating system, this dynamically generated virtual card has additional layers of security that can […]