Pakistan Engages China’s Fintopia on Digital Finance

Pakistan is rolling out the welcome mat for China’s FinTech heavyweight Fintopia, pitching its vast market, reform agenda, and tech-first vision as fertile ground for digital finance to flourish.

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Pakistan has assured full facilitation to Chinese FinTech firm Fintopia China as it explores launching digital financing initiatives in the country, signaling Islamabad’s push to attract technology-driven foreign investment and deepen Pak–China economic ties.

The assurance was given by Federal Minister for Board of Investment Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh during a meeting with a Fintopia China delegation at the BOI in Islamabad, according to an official press release. Reiterating that Pakistan and China are “iron-clad friends,” the minister said cooperation in investment and technology-led sectors continues to expand under the shared vision of both countries.

Sheikh noted that Fintopia’s visit followed its participation in the Pakistan–China B2B Investment Conference held in Beijing in September 2025 during Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif’s visit. Highlighting Pakistan’s market potential, he said the country’s status as the world’s fifth most populous nation offers a strong consumer base for fintech and digital financial services.

“Technology-led growth is a key government priority,” the minister said, adding that fintech solutions could support SMEs, boost entrepreneurship, and create opportunities for youth.

The Fintopia delegation expressed keen interest in launching a digital financing venture in Pakistan and engaging with public and private stakeholders. Officials also briefed them on business reforms, SEZ incentives, and facilitation measures, with Sheikh assuring full government support for future initiatives.