Raast

Notes on Raast P2M: adoption, subsidies, and challenges

As a country, Pakistan kinda sucks at storytelling. Geopolitical events post-2000 surely made things difficult but even besides…

September 21, 2025

Breaking down the scale and growth in Pakistan's digital payments by channels…

April 13, 2023

The State Bank of Pakistan’s website lists 18 banks that are already offering Raast, of which 14 have…

January 21, 2022

Umaima Khan

Umaima Khan is an undergraduate student majoring in mathematics and minoring in economics. She is currently a Research Analyst at Data Darbar.
Susheel Vankvani

Susheel Vankwanis an undergraduate student in his final year at IBA. He is a Financial Analyst at Data Darbar. He has previously worked at Citi as a summer intern.
Shahzaib Abbasi

Shahzaib Abbasi is an undergraduate student in his final year at LUMS, majoring in Management Science. He is an Analyst at Data Darbar. He has previously worked at Soch Videos as a production intern. He can be reached at [email protected]
Natasha Uderani

Natasha Uderani is the co-founder of Data Darbar and has been involved with the technology ecosystem since 2017, last working as the Startup Engagement Manager for the National Incubation Center Hyderabad, She has previously worked with Careem and Cheetay. She can be reached at [email protected].