Pakistan’s Branchless Banking Transactions Cross 1Bn Mark in 2QFY24
For the first time in Pakistan, the total number of Branchless Banking (BB) transactions crossed 1 billion mark in a single quarter in 2QFY24 (Oct-Dec23). This achievement signals a shift towards digital finance and highlights the changing dynamics of financial...
Charting the Course: What Lies Ahead for Pakistan’s Startup Ecosystem in 2024
The year 2024 started with a slow pace for startups in Pakistan after reaching $72 million in 2023 and $347 million in 2022. The trend mirrored the global VC slowdown, with a 35% year-over-year decline from the investment levels of 2022, and remaining flat...
Pakistan Elections 2024: Outlook & Challenges
In the wake of Pakistan's 2024 general elections, key findings suggest possibility of a hung parliament, with independent candidates leading the tally at 38% of National Assembly seats. PML-N follows with 28%, and PPPP with 20%, fueling speculation of coalition...