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Raast Aims to Create Pakistan's Unified Digital Payments Infrastructure
Pakistan's central bankers have taken the plunge into the world of digital payments with their own offering: Raast. It aims to create an instant low-cost payment system that can seamlessly and securely connect government entities, a variety of banks, including microfinance banks (MFBs), electronic money institutions (EMIs) and State Bank authorized payment service providers (PSPs) like 1Link and NIFT which may choose to take advantage of it. Currency and coins in circulation account for…
ContinueAdded by Riaz Haq on January 23, 2021 at 1:30pm — 58 Comments
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Happy New Year 2026: Pakistan's Year 2025 in Review
As we enter the year 2026, it is time to review the year 2025 and wish you all Happy New Year 2026! May it bring peace, prosperity and happiness to all!!
The year 2025 saw Pakistan defeat a brazen Indian attack on its soil, while reviving its economy and…
ContinuePosted by Riaz Haq on December 30, 2025 at 9:30pm
PIA Privatization: Can it Bring Back Pakistan National Airline's Glory Days?
After decades of failed attempts, the Government of Pakistan has finally privatized the Pakistan International Airline (PIA) under intense pressure from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Nonetheless, it is a deal that will give the national airline not only a chance to survive but to thrive in the long run. As part of structuring the sale for Rs. 135 billion, the government has assumed Rs. 654…
ContinuePosted by Riaz Haq on December 25, 2025 at 10:30am — 5 Comments
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