JazzCash Mobile Account is a real bank account service provided by JazzCash, which is a branchless mobile banking service, under a telecommunication and mobile operating cooperation named Mobilink and partnered with Mobilink Microfinance Bank (previously known as Waseela Microfinance Bank). About JazzCash Powered by 75,000 nationwide retail networks, JazzCash -previously named as MobiCash- is the fastest growing banking service in …

Clarity had the opportunity to talk to Daftarkhwan, a famous coworking space in the heart of Lahore, and bring out the details of what this space is all about. The co-founders, Saad Idrees and Ahmad Habib, have nurtured this place with all the passion and energy to raise the bar high for other players in the market. They describe it as a melting pot of creativity …

Uber, a US based ride hailing company, is in “preliminary talks” with Middle East based competitor Careem to strike a deal. Its too early to speculate but the reports by Bloomberg, tells the beginning of strategic talks between the two parties. In its discussions with Careem, Uber has said that it would need to own more than half of the combined company, if not buy Careem outright, …

Allied Bank, one of the largest commercial banks in Pakistan, has partnered with AutoSoft Dynamics and Finja to implement a complete branchless banking solution. The solution will provide easy access to banking services, including instant opening of accounts anywhere, anytime with no requirement to visit a bank branch. Furthermore, this solution unleashes innovative digital financial services especially for the unbanked …

Islamabad, June 18, 2018: The country’s leading proponent of financial inclusion, Karandaaz Pakistan has launched this year’s call of its annual Women Entrepreneurship Challenge (WEC) aimed at women-led businesses across Pakistan. Karandaaz will provide customized business development support as well as invest up to PKR 20 million (per business) in women-led businesses that qualify for the program and successfully demonstrate …

If you are a crypto enthusiast chances are you have heard about PakCoin. Standing strong since launch despite recent ban, we were curious to know about the brain behind this currency and what are their plans. Luckily we got hold of the main developer, Abu Shaheer, who is the mind behind Pakcoin architecture. We shot the questions and got some interesting replies. Have …

In this technology driven age, the conventional banking players are evolving to compete with more agile and smaller fintechs. The change is not easy but they are doing whatever it takes to be relevant in the future. MCB, one of the biggest banks in Pakistan, has not just a reliable and secure payment gateway (eGate – MCB Payment Gateway for Ecommerce Businesses) but …

Roboart – an IoT based startup from Lahore has taken their products to the next level. Driven by the passion of producing smart solutions for making consumer life easier, modern, and productive has already made their mark with producing a famous smart car product called Car Chabi and now they are on the verge of bringing new Smart Gate Unlock product for the masses. Finding …

Being at the forefront of fintech explosion in Pakistan, JazzCash has launched the Online Banking portal for masses to manage their banking needs. The launch shows importance and commitment towards making online or mobile banking experience easier and widespread.  According to Aniqa Afzal Sandhu – Chief Digital & Financial Services Officer at Jazz, said: JazzCash Online Banking Portal Existing JazzCash Mobile …

Easypaisa has partnered with Masterpass, a digital wallet by MasterCard, to enable QR code based payment using Easypaisa Mobile App. Now, Easypaisa Mobile Account customers will be able to make payments at merchants with Masterpass QR code through Easypaisa App. Masterpass has around 100,000 merchants operating in Pakistan that have been issued QR codes. In other words, these merchants are …

8th May 2018 – Rocket Internet announced today the acquisition of its Daraz Group platform by the Chinese eCommerce giant Alibaba Group (“Alibaba”). The acquisition is 100% with an undisclosed amount. This is the second major acquisition, after 45% stake in Telenor Bank, of Alibaba Group in Pakistan. Founded in 2012, Daraz Group operates mainly in Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal and Myanmar and …

After the success of APIthon Chapter I, Abacus Consulting is organizing the API Hackathon again but this time with the theme of “Collaborate to Innovate”. Last time APIthon attracted dozens of skilled professionals; this time also, the event has attracted skilled professionals associated with startups, tech companies, individual developers, and enterprises. They all will collaborate to innovate and bring alive the APIs in motion. …