ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s leading digital bank, easypaisa, in collaboration with the Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) and the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), has undertaken a significant step toward digitizing various consumer payment touchpoints at Islamabad International Airport, reinforcing its transition to a cashless, future-ready travel ecosystem.
In a ceremony held at the Islamabad International Airport, with Chief Guest Air Vice Marshal Zeeshan Saeed, Director General, Pakistan Airports Authority, the event was also attended by easypaisa’s leadership, including Farhan Hassan, Chief Digital Officer, and Shahzad Khan, Chief Business Officer, along with dignitaries and stakeholders from the Pakistan Airports Authority and Islamabad Airport Management.
As part of the digitization drive, easypaisa has deployed QR codes across major consumer touchpoints, enabling the airport’s millions of annual visitors to make seamless QR and digital wallet-based payments.
Underscoring easypaisa and PAA’s shared commitment to advancing financial inclusion and strengthening Pakistan’s digital economy, Air Vice Marshal Zeeshan Saeed, Director General, Pakistan Airports Authority, commented, “It is encouraging to see the role private sector entities are playing in digitizing the economy and enabling a cashless ecosystem in line with the national agenda. Digitizing Islamabad International Airport, the gateway to the nation’s capital, will go a long way in advancing financial inclusion and enabling a digital-first ecosystem. Today, is not just a launching of a digital payment solution, but a gateway to Pakistan’s digital future”
Shahzad Khan, Chief Business Officer, emphasized the strength of the partnership between easypaisa and PAA in enabling a digitally empowered airport ecosystem, stating, “QR enablement across key consumer touchpoints is a decisive step toward accelerating the Prime Minister’s cashless economy agenda, aligned with the State Bank of Pakistan’s vision for financial inclusion. At easypaisa, we are committed to delivering seamless, secure, and always-on financial services that empower every Pakistani, even when they’re traveling.”
easypaisa continues to work closely with the Government of Pakistan and the State Bank of Pakistan under the Government’s Cashless Pakistan initiative to expand QR-based payments by simplifying onboarding, improving awareness, and strengthening merchant value propositions.
With over 60 million registered users and as the country’s first digital bank to commence commercial operations, easypaisa remains aligned with the State Bank of Pakistan’s vision to drive inclusive economic growth. The company continues to expand its range of financial products and services, catering not only to its existing users but also to millions who remain unbanked or underbanked.
