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ISLAMABAD, Jul 09 (APP):Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication, Shaza Fatima Khawaja, met with Easypaisa Digital Bank CEO, Jahanzeb Khan, on Wednesday to explore ways to promote a cashless economy, in line with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s vision.
The minister expressed full support for the Prime Minister’s goal of turning Pakistan into a cashless society, said a new release.
She stressed that digital payments are a key part of building a modern financial system.
“Encouraging digital transactions is essential for creating an inclusive and advanced economy,” she said, adding that Easypaisa is a leading player in Pakistan’s digital finance sector.
Shaza Fatima said the government is committed to digital empowerment and aims to give equal opportunities to all citizens through technology.
The meeting also focused on exploring future cooperation to strengthen the digital economy. Both sides discussed possible collaboration on the “Smart Islamabad” project, which the minister described as “positive and forward-looking.”
Easypaisa CEO Jahanzeb Khan praised the Ministry of IT’s digital efforts, calling them a strong step towards economic progress. He said that Easypaisa, being the country’s first digital retail bank and the largest financial app, is helping expand digital and financial access across Pakistan.