Cashless Dashboard set for new targets, real-time indicators

September 03, 2026 (MLN): Pakistan's Cashless Dashboard is set to receive annual performance targets for the current fiscal year, alongside new analytical indicators aimed at improving real-time monitoring and data transparency, as authorities move to accelerate the country's digital financial transformation.

The development came during a high-level review meeting held at the Finance Division to prepare for the upcoming Prime Minister's Cashless Initiative review, chaired by Minister of State for Finance Bilal Azhar Kayani, according to the press release.

Senior officials from the Ministry of Finance, State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), NADRA, Capital Development Authority (CDA), Ministry of IT & Telecommunication, and private sector stakeholders attended the session.

Last year's growth across active digital merchants, total digital transaction volumes, and overall digital banking users was evaluated during the meeting.

Progress on digitizing government payments across State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) and autonomous bodies was also assessed, with officials reiterating the objective to fully digitize all vendor, employee, and pension payouts.

Strategies to expand merchant adoption nationwide were discussed, with a proposal put forward to establish a centralized merchant database to enhance real-time transaction visibility.

Streamlining user journeys so citizens can pay digitally across every touchpoint was also emphasized.

Minister Kayani reaffirmed the government's commitment to building a transparent, documented, and inclusive economy, in line with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's vision for the sector.

He noted that regular progress reviews will continue to ensure swift execution and maximum convenience for the public.

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