Published on, Aug. 27 -- August 27, 2025 5:45 AM

In line with the national vision to promote a cashless economy and strengthen Pakistan's digital payment ecosystem, the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) on Tuesday directed all its licensed entities to adopt and display digital payment solutions particularly Raast QR Code, at their business outlets.

All SECP-regulated entities, including Non-Banking Finance Companies (NBFCs), Insurance Companies, Modarabas, Securities Brokers, and other licensed market intermediaries shall implement digital payment solutions, ensure visibility at their outlets and cannot refuse customers opting to pay through digital means, said a news release.

"The compliance to the directive shall ...