Islamabad: Minister of State for Finance Bilal Azhar Kayani has reaffirmed the government's commitment to advancing a cashless economy and accelerating digital financial inclusion across the country. Talking to a delegation of JS Bank in Islamabad today, he said the government is ensuring transparency, enhancing public convenience, and accelerating formal documentation of the economy through digital payments. According to Radio Pakistan, the delegation commended the government's ongoing policy efforts and initiatives aimed at promoting cashless business models and driving formal financial adoption across sectors. Emphasizing the strategic importance of public-private partnership, the Minister highlighted that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is personally overseeing the cashless economy process, which has achieved significant progress over the year. The meeting discussed key strategies for expanding digital financial services and supporting the national vision for a digitally empowered economy. The participant s of the meeting resolved to continue collaboration in strengthening digital infrastructure and financial services and supporting wider adoption of cashless solutions across the country.
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