{
  "id": 19953074,
  "title": "Islamabad to Become Fully Cashless by December: Federal Govt",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/islamabad-to-become-fully-cashless-by-december-federal-govt",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-11-14T08:18:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ProPakistani",
    "slug": "propakistani",
    "url": "https://propakistani.pk/2026/11/14/islamabad-to-become-fully-cashless-by-december-federal-govt/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Islamabad aims to become Pakistan's first fully digital city by December 31, 2026, according to the federal government. All businesses and merchants in the capital are required to adopt digital payment systems to meet the deadline. Departments under the Islamabad Capital Territory administration and the Capital Development Authority will discontinue cash payments after November 30, making digital transactions mandatory for government services before the citywide rollout. The Cashless Islamabad initiative was accelerated under Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi's directives during a high-level review meeting chaired by Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry. Approximately 26,000 merchants in Islamabad have already joined digital payment platforms, with the remaining businesses needing to integrate before the deadline. The transition aims to reduce undocumented economic activity, improve financial transparency, strengthen tax monitoring, and enhance commercial transactions. The government seeks a citywide digital payment ecosystem covering businesses of all sizes and encourages ongoing consultations with local businesses to ensure a smooth shift.",
  "summary": "The federal government has set December 31, 2026, as the deadline for Islamabad to become Pakistan’s first fully cashless city, … Read More The post Islamabad to Become Fully Cashless by December: Federal Govt appeared first on ProPakistani .",
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}