{"id":7071,"date":"2026-06-17T09:47:54","date_gmt":"2026-06-17T04:47:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pkfin.kotenterprises.dev\/?p=7071"},"modified":"2026-06-17T09:47:54","modified_gmt":"2026-06-17T04:47:54","slug":"easypaisa-leads-digitization-of-payments-at-islamabad-international-airport","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pkfin.kotenterprises.dev\/?p=7071","title":{"rendered":"easypaisa Leads Digitization of Payments at Islamabad International Airport"},"content":{"rendered":"

Islamabad, June 16, 2026: Pakistan\u2019s leading digital bank, easypaisa<\/a>, in collaboration with the Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) and the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), has undertaken a significant step toward digitizing various consumer payment touchpoints at Islamabad International Airport, reinforcing its transition to a cashless, future-ready travel ecosystem.<\/p>\n

In a ceremony held at the Islamabad International Airport, with Chief Guest Air Vice Marshal Zeeshan Saeed, Director General, Pakistan Airports Authority, the event was also attended by easypaisa\u2019s leadership, including Farhan Hassan, Chief Digital Officer, and Shahzad Khan, Chief Business Officer, along with dignitaries and stakeholders from the Pakistan Airports Authority and Islamabad Airport Management.<\/p>\n

As part of the digitization drive, easypaisa has deployed QR codes across major consumer touchpoints, enabling the airport\u2019s millions of annual visitors to make seamless QR and digital wallet-based payments.<\/p>\n

Underscoring easypaisa and PAA\u2019s shared commitment to advancing financial inclusion and strengthening Pakistan\u2019s digital economy, Air Vice Marshal Zeeshan Saeed, Director General, Pakistan Airports Authority, commented, \u201cIt is encouraging to see the role private sector entities are playing in digitizing the economy and enabling a cashless ecosystem in line with the national agenda. Digitizing Islamabad International Airport, the gateway to the nation\u2019s capital, will go a long way in advancing financial inclusion and enabling a digital-first ecosystem. Today, is not just a launching of a digital payment solution, but a gateway to Pakistan\u2019s digital future\u201d<\/p>\n

Shahzad Khan, Chief Business Officer, emphasized the strength of the partnership between easypaisa and PAA in enabling a digitally empowered airport ecosystem, stating, \u201cQR enablement across key consumer touchpoints is a decisive step toward accelerating the Prime Minister\u2019s cashless economy agenda, aligned with the State Bank of Pakistan\u2019s vision for financial inclusion. At easypaisa, we are committed to delivering seamless, secure, and always-on financial services that empower every Pakistani, even when they\u2019re traveling.\u201d<\/p>\n

easypaisa continues to work closely with the Government of Pakistan and the State Bank of Pakistan under the Government\u2019s Cashless Pakistan initiative to expand QR-based payments by simplifying onboarding, improving awareness, and strengthening merchant value propositions.<\/p>\n

With over 60 million registered users and as the country\u2019s first digital bank to commence commercial operations, easypaisa remains aligned with the State Bank of Pakistan\u2019s vision to drive inclusive economic growth. The company continues to expand its range of financial products and services, catering not only to its existing users but also to millions who remain unbanked or underbanked.<\/p>\n

About easypaisa digital bank:<\/h2>\n

easypaisa is Pakistan\u2019s first digital bank and has advanced Pakistan\u2019s digital finance landscape. Backed by our shareholders, Telenor Group-a leading telecom operator in Asia and the Nordics- and Ant Group-the force behind Alipay, the world\u2019s leading open internet platform, easypaisa deliver secure, convenient financial solutions to millions of Pakistanis.<\/p>\n

For further information, please contact:<\/strong>
\nGhazi Taimoor Ahmed, Executive Manager, Corporate Communications
\nEmail: ghazi.taimoor2@easypaisa.com.pk<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Islamabad, June 16, 2026: Pakistan’s leading digital bank, easypaisa, in collaboration with the Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) and the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), has undertaken a significant step toward digitizing various consumer payment touchpoints at Islamabad International Airport, reinforcing its transition to a cashless, future-ready travel ecosystem. In a ceremony held at the Islamabad […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":7072,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_uf_show_specific_survey":0,"_uf_disable_surveys":false,"_FSMCFIC_featured_image_caption":"","_FSMCFIC_featured_image_nocaption":"","_FSMCFIC_featured_image_hide":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post","format-standard"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t