Govt reaffirms commitment to cashless economy

August 17, 2026 (MLN): The Government of Pakistan has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing a cashless economy and accelerating digital financial inclusion across the country.

Minister of State for Railways and Finance Bilal Azhar Kayani made these remarks during a high-level engagement with the leadership of JS Bank and Zindigi, said a press release issued.

He said Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is personally overseeing the cashless economy drive and that significant progress has been made over the past year, with the government committed to ensuring transparency, enhancing public convenience and accelerating the formal documentation of the economy through digital payments.

A delegation led by JS Bank President and CEO Basir Shamsie, along with Zindigi-JS Bank Chief Officer Noman Azhar and Chief Business Officer Atif Ishaque, called on the Minister at the Finance Division to discuss strategies for expanding digital financial services and supporting the national vision for a digitally empowered economy.

During the meeting, the delegation commended the government's ongoing policy efforts and initiatives aimed at promoting cashless business models and driving formal financial adoption across sectors.

Emphasizing the strategic importance of public-private partnership, both sides expressed commitment to continued collaboration in advancing digital financial services, strengthening digital infrastructure and supporting wider adoption of cashless solutions across the country.

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