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DIFC is taking its fintech platform global with a Pakistan debut in 2026.
Read more: Pakistan Fintech’s Next Test: From Access to Use
The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) will collaborate with the Pakistan Digital Authority (PDA) to host the Pakistan FinTech Summit (PFS) on August 18–19, 2026, representing the first overseas edition of the Dubai FinTech Summit platform.
The gathering is expected to unite regulators, senior government officials, financial institutions, technology leaders, venture capitalists and emerging startups to assess Pakistan’s digital finance trajectory and innovation outlook.
DIFC CEO Arif Amiri said the initiative underscores expanding cooperation between the UAE and Pakistan in the fintech domain. Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja said Pakistan is reinforcing its digital finance framework through updated regulations, infrastructure enhancement and international engagement.
Event organisers frame fintech as an integral layer of Pakistan’s economic architecture, placing the summit within the country’s broader technology-led transformation plans.
Investment trends suggest growing momentum. Fintech startups attracted $52.5 million in the first six months of 2025, while 450 companies had secured a combined $391 million in venture capital by late November 2025. Yet structural constraints persist, including infrastructure limitations and continued preference for cash transactions. Analysts note that fintech solutions could accelerate financial inclusion, particularly across rural districts and underserved populations.
