PM briefs Gates Foundation team about cashless economy
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday said the government wanted women receiving financial assistance to get payments directly and securely through digital channels, as the country moves towards a cashless economy. Speaking to a Gates Foundation delegation, including Kalpana Kochhar and Anita Zaidi, the PM said expanding digital payments would improve transparency and help ensure…
Islamabad, 03/11/2026 - Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif briefed the Gates Foundation delegation on Thursday about the government's push towards a cashless economy. The team comprised Kalpana Kochhar and Anita Zaidi. The prime minister emphasized the importance of delivering financial aid directly and securely to women via digital channels, as the nation transitions to a cashless society.
He highlighted that such an economy would enhance transparency and prevent the wastage of public assistance by ensuring it reaches the intended beneficiaries promptly. The proposed "Cashless Pakistan" initiative aims to make transactions more convenient for ordinary citizens while improving government systems' efficiency and transparency.
The prime minister stressed that cooperation with the Gates Foundation has been instrumental in advancing digital payments and reiterated the government's commitment to empowering women financially. He appreciated the foundation's support in various sectors, including polio eradication, healthcare, nutrition, financial inclusion, and assistance to vulnerable communities.
The meeting also discussed further strengthening the relationship between Pakistan and the Gates Foundation.
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