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Pakistani PM Shehbaz orders 100% digitisation of remittances from abroad

PM Shehbaz directs remittances from abroad to be fully digitisedPM Shehbaz directs remittances from abroad be fully digitised

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz directed that all remittances from abroad be fully digitised to 100 percent on July 14, 2026, while also mandating stronger awareness campaigns for QR code payments among merchants.

This move aims to eliminate informal money channels and increase transparency in the country's critical foreign currency inflows, which are vital for economic stability.

  • Pakistan receives over $25 billion in annual remittances, primarily from workers in the Gulf states and North America.
  • Digital payment adoption in Pakistan surged after the 2020 pandemic, with QR code usage growing by 40% in 2025.
  • The State Bank of Pakistan has set a goal to digitize 90% of all cross-border transactions by 2027.
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