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- Business Recorder
CM vows to resolve issues facing overseas Pakistanis
LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif met MD Overseas Pakistanis Foundation Afzal Bhatti, here on Monday and directed all government departments as well as district administration to take steps to resolve the issues of overseas Pakistanis as soon as possible. During the meeting, it was decided to appoint focal persons for the overseas Pakistanis in the Chief Minister's Office, Chief Secretary's Office and IG's Office. The focal persons of the Punjab government will play their effective and vibrant role in resolving the issues and problems pertaining to the overseas Pakistanis. On this occasion, it was agreed to take prompt measures to make the Overseas Pakistanis Commission Punjab active and dynamic. The Chief Minister directed to resolve the issues of overseas Pakistanis on a priority basis. MD Overseas Pakistanis Foundation Afzaal Bhatti gave a detailed briefing about the issues and matters of overseas Pakistanis belonging to Punjab. He also apprised the CM about the issues of OPF housing societies and schools. The Chief Minister directed to resolve the problems of Overseas Pakistanis without any delay. She outlined that the current government is taking all possible steps to resolve the problems of Overseas Pakistanis at the earliest. She said that overseas Pakistanis are the valuable asset of our dear homeland. MD Overseas Pakistanis Foundation congratulated Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif on the success of Operation Bunyan-um-Marsoos. He emphasized that all Overseas Pakistanis stand shoulder to shoulder with the government and the Pakistan Army. He highlighted that the overseas Pakistanis celebrated the glorious victory in the war against India across the globe. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Express Tribune
19-03-2025
- Business
- Express Tribune
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa pioneers Pakistan's first Cashless economy with new digital payment system
Listen to article The provincial administration of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) announced that it has developed a strategy to launch a universal digital payment system, becoming the first province in Pakistan to establish a cashless economy for both business and financial transactions. The 'Cashless Khyber Pakhtunkhwa' initiative aims to modernize financial transactions by requiring all public and private payments, ranging from small business dealings to large-scale financial operations, to be conducted digitally. The strategy includes a phased implementation, with specific responsibilities assigned to various government departments, institutions, and district administrations, all operating under set timelines. In partnership with mobile wallet service providers, the system will be designed to work offline, ensuring accessibility in remote areas. "The province has decided to launch a universal digital payment system for all types of transactions and business payments," the KP government said in a statement. "A detailed implementation strategy has been finalized." As part of the initiative, the government will collect data on all commercial entities, including small shops, street vendors, and stalls at the village council level, ensuring their integration into the new digital framework. Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur has ordered the immediate rollout of the system and directed the Chief Secretary's Office to oversee compliance. 'KP will be the first province in Pakistan to introduce a cashless system,' Gandapur said. 'This initiative will help promote the digital economy, enhance financial transparency, and eliminate fraud and corruption.' Under the Cashless Khyber Pakhtunkhwa program, all businesses, public transport services, and commercial establishments will be required to display QR codes for digital payments. A robust regulatory framework will be implemented to ensure effective enforcement. To assist businesses and citizens in transitioning to the new system, the KP administration has planned public awareness campaigns, training programs, and support services. Gandapur emphasized that the digital payment system will not only foster fintech solutions and improve economic security, but will also facilitate better tax collection and create a more business-friendly environment in the province. 'The introduction of a digital payment system will encourage private investment and align KP with international digital financial standards,' he added.
