Islamabad (Staff Reporter)
Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Shiza Fatima Khawaja congratulated Easypaisa on completing one year of operations as a digital bank. Speaking at a ceremony held at a local hotel, she emphasized that, under the Prime Minister’s directives, promoting a digital economy is a top priority for the government, with coordinated and concrete measures being implemented to achieve this goal.
The event celebrated Easypaisa Digital Bank’s first anniversary of digital banking operations and was attended by federal ministers, policymakers, regulators, business leaders, and media representatives. During the ceremony, the bank highlighted its achievements over the past year, future objectives, and announced a significant partnership with ANT International’s World First Platform, enabling Easypaisa users to receive cross-border payments and remittances from over 100 countries in multiple currencies directly into their accounts.
Shiza Fatima Khawaja noted that rapid digitization is modernizing Pakistan’s financial system and contributing positively to IT exports, reflecting the bright future of the national economy. According to Easypaisa, during 2025, the platform processed over 3.8 billion transactions worth more than PKR 15 trillion.
The event showcased Easypaisa’s role in expanding access to digital financial services, promoting financial inclusion, and advancing a cashless economy. Federal Minister of State for Finance Bilal Azhar Kiani stressed the importance of including digital finance experts in policymaking and highlighted digital payments as a key tool for transparency and documentation in the economy.
Easypaisa Board Chairman Irfan Wahab Khan called the milestone a matter of pride for Pakistan’s financial system, emphasizing that providing citizens with modern financial services is central to Easypaisa’s vision. ANT International President Douglas Fegan reaffirmed the group’s long-term commitment to building a comprehensive digital financial ecosystem in Pakistan.
Currently, digital transactions through Easypaisa account for roughly 11 percent of Pakistan’s GDP, with one in five Pakistanis using the platform. Women make up 31 percent of its users, reflecting Easypaisa’s growing role in promoting digital inclusion and financial empowerment of women.
The ceremony concluded with appreciation for Easypaisa’s efforts in advancing digital banking, expanding global financial connectivity, and building a strong, inclusive, and modern digital economy in Pakistan.