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The latest on Pakistan's transition to digital banking — RAAST, RDA, NBP and beyond.

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SBP Retail Payments — Q2 FY26

State Bank of Pakistan, Oct–Dec 2025

State Bank of Pakistan Retail Payments infographic for Q2 FY26
May 1st, 2026: RAAST Transactions Hit Rs. 50 Trillion As Pakistanis Switch to Online Payments
May 10, 2026

May 1st, 2026: RAAST Transactions Hit Rs. 50 Trillion As Pakistanis Switch to Online Payments

Pakistan's digital payments landscape expanded rapidly in 2025, with transactions through SBP's instant payment system RAAST reaching nearly Rs. 50 trillion.

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April 15th, 2026: NBP, ISTIQEME partner to enhance digital payments ecosystem
April 19, 2026

April 15th, 2026: NBP, ISTIQEME partner to enhance digital payments ecosystem

National Bank of Pakistan has entered a strategic partnership with ISTIQEME to drive QR merchant deployment and operational support.

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March 27th, 2026: Pakistan Expands Roshan Digital Account to Global Investors
March 27, 2026

March 27th, 2026: Pakistan Expands Roshan Digital Account to Global Investors

Pakistan expands the RDA framework to include foreign nationals, companies and institutional investors.

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