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State Bank of Pakistan Launches Digital Payment Accelerator Program

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What happened

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The State Bank of Pakistan launched a Collaboration Framework for its Innovation Hub to promote engagement with the financial technology ecosystem. The first initiative under this framework is the Mojaloop Country Accelerator Program for Pakistan, which runs from November 2026 to February 2027. Saleem Ullah, Deputy Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan, spoke at the launch ceremony in Karachi.

From pakobserver.net

Why it matters

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The program is part of the State Bank of Pakistan’s Vision 2028 and aims to build expertise in digital payment infrastructure. It targets system implementers and digital financial service providers to develop practical and innovative payment solutions in Pakistan.

From pakobserver.net

Who's involved

  • State Bank of PakistanCentral bank of Pakistan that launched the Innovation Hub framework
  • Saleem UllahDeputy Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan who spoke at the program launch

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • National Bank of PakistanSpeculative

    National Bank of Pakistan may need to adjust operational costs to adopt digital payment infrastructure encouraged by the State Bank of Pakistan.

  • Federal Board of RevenueSpeculative

    Federal Board of Revenue might see improvements in tax collection and tracking efficiency due to better digital payment infrastructure.

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