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flag Pakistan's digital payments surged to 88% of retail transactions in 2024-25, driven by mobile banking and e-wallet growth.

flag Digital payments made up 88% of retail transactions in Pakistan during fiscal year 2024-25, up from 78% in 2023, according to the State Bank of Pakistan. flag The shift was driven by rapid growth in mobile banking, internet banking, and e-money wallets, with mobile apps processing over 6.2 billion transactions—52% more than the previous year. flag E-commerce payments increasingly rely on digital accounts and wallets, accounting for 93% of online transactions. flag The instant payment system Raast saw transaction volumes more than double, while the point-of-sale network expanded to nearly 200,000 terminals. flag Total retail payments reached 9.1 billion transactions worth PKR612 trillion, reflecting a 38% increase in volume and 12% in value. flag The government continues efforts to digitize the economy through financial inclusion initiatives and national digital identity programs.

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