Published on, Sept. 17 -- September 17, 2025 7:49 AM

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday formally inaugurated Mashreq Digital Retail Bank in Pakistan, marking a significant step toward transforming the country's banking landscape into a modern, paperless, and digital economy.

Speaking at the launching ceremony, the prime minister congratulated Chairman Mashreq Bank, Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair, for successfully bringing the UAE-based digital banking platform to Pakistan. He praised the Ghurair family for its instrumental role in strengthening economic ties between Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates.

"The launch of Mashreq Digital Bank is a major development that will promote a cashless, digital transaction culture in Pakistan. Our yo...