December might be the month of festivities in many countries but for corporates, it’s anything but. The period…
Last week, Mashreq became the first digital retail bank to receive the SBP’s node to commence pilot operations.…
Pakistani startups witnessed another lackluster year as equity funding plunged further to just $22.5M in disclosed value, down…
Not too long ago, Pakistan was a basket case of financial inclusion. As of FY17, the country had…
Around the world, financial services professionals — particularly some variety of bankers — are known for their haughtiness.…
The conversation around financial inclusion is still new in Pakistan’s mainstream. Within the policy circle jerks, it’s a…
PostEx, a fintech and logistics startup catering to e-commerce merchants, has secured $7.3M in pre-Series A funding, led…
Egyptian fintech firm MNT-Halan is expanding its reach beyond microfinance. After acquiring a small microfinance bank in Pakistan,…
With the continuous political turmoil, soaring inflation, tightening job market, and a newly announced budget with increased taxes,…
No one could have guessed that a ride-hailing startup would become the most prominent fintech name in Egypt.…