easypaisa powers PM Shahbaz’s fuel relief 2026
MG News | April 08, 2026 at 11:05 AM GMT+05:00
April 08, 2026 (MLN): easypaisa digital bank, Pakistan’s leading digital financial services platform, has taken a pioneering role in supporting the Government of Pakistan in the implementation of Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif’s Fuel Package 2026.
The platform is facilitating fast, secure, and transparent
disbursement of financial assistance to millions of eligible citizens across
the country.
easypaisa became the first digital wallet to successfully
transfer the first batch of funds to truck operators, followed by disbursements
for tank lorries, buses, and motorcycles.
Under this initiative, easypaisa has already disbursed Rs1.2bn
to over 32,000 beneficiaries, including operators of buses, trucks,
long-haul vehicles, and delivery vans.
Leveraging its extensive digital payments infrastructure and
wide agent network, easypaisa ensures that recipients can conveniently access
funds without facing long queues or complex processes.
Through its robust mobile wallet ecosystem, the platform
enables real-time transfers, allowing users to withdraw funds, pay
bills, or make digital purchases seamlessly.
Jahanzeb Khan, President & CEO of easypaisa
digital bank, said, “We are honored to partner with the Government of Pakistan
in delivering timely financial relief to citizens.
Our mission has always been to simplify and secure access to
financial services, unlocking opportunities and empowering all Pakistanis.
This initiative highlights the impact digital banks like
easypaisa can have in enhancing efficiency and transparency in public welfare
programs.”
Shaza Fatima Khawaja, Federal Minister for
Information Technology and Telecommunication, added, “Digital payments are a
key pillar of Pakistan’s modern financial system, enabling transparency,
efficiency, and inclusion at scale.
Platforms like easypaisa are ensuring that government
support reaches citizens quickly and securely.
Under the digital nation vision of Prime Minister Shahbaz
Sharif, digital finance is transforming lives while promoting a cashless,
digitally empowered Pakistan.”
easypaisa’s contribution to the Fuel Package 2026
demonstrates its commitment to national initiatives, financial inclusion, and
the growth of Pakistan’s digital economy.
By ensuring precise targeting and minimizing leakages, the
platform strengthens accountability and efficiency in subsidy distribution.
With over 59 million registered users and an
expansive agent network in urban and rural areas, easypaisa continues to be a
trusted partner for government-to-person (G2P) payments, driving
financial inclusion and advancing Pakistan’s digital transformation.
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