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State Bank of Pakistan Policy to Enhance Financial Inclusion of Persons With Disabilities
The new policy aims at financial independence for people with disabilities by improving their access to banking services as well as providing opportunities to contribute as bank employees.
Mobile Money Adoption Increased During the Pandemic by 4 Percent: Karandaaz Survey on COVID-19’s Impact on Financial Behavior
Survey findings on the impact of COVID-19 on financial behavior show that while financial inclusion in Pakistan increased from 21 percent of adults pre-pandemic to 25 percent in late 2020, the change was driven entirely by mobile money adoption.
BankIslami and TPL Life Come Together to Bring Comprehensive COVID Coverage for Their Customers
The plan is a result of a partnership between two of the country's foremost institutions that are offering Islamic finance and takaful solutions for the benefits of masses across the country.
Super Apps Rising: Mobile Drives Digital Payments Uptick in Pakistan
The pandemic and the rise of mobile infrastructure have set the stage to bring people living in developing and emerging economies into the digital realm.
Bill and Melinda Gates Are Now Backing New Digital Payments System in Pakistan to Support Financial Inclusion for Women
The new online payments system, Raast, has been launched to support women who might have been financially marginalized or unable to access modern financial services for a long time.
Remittances to Pakistan Stay Above $2 Billion for Sixth Consecutive Month
UAE emerges second largest source of remittances for Pakistan in first five months of FY 2021.
Pakistan: Microfinance During COVID
According to Pakistan Microfinance Network, negative effects of the pandemic are obvious since March 2020.
Pakistan Cites New Transfer Rules in Remittances Boost
In a rare instance of COVID-19 helping a country’ s economy, Pakistan saw a significant uptick in remittances from nationals working overseas in July.
The Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD) is Committed to Strengthened the Islamic Finance During the COVID 19
Global Islamic Banking and Finance learning series is launched by AlHuda CIBE.
State Bank of Pakistan Extends COVID-19 Mitigation Measures Till December
The State Bank of Pakistan has extended a number of measures taken to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 from their original deadline of 30 June / 30 September, to 31 December.