{
  "id": 2536016,
  "title": "KP Approves Digital Payment Law",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/kp-approves-digital-payment-law",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-08-22T08:09:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ProPakistani",
    "slug": "propakistani",
    "url": "https://propakistani.pk/2026/08/22/kp-approves-digital-payment-law/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has passed legislation to promote digital payments across the province, with the aim of transitioning to a cashless society. This comes after Provincial Law Minister Aftab Alam presented the bill in the assembly on Friday. The new Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Promotion of Digital Payment Act 2026 mandates that businesses must offer digital payment options and display QR codes for transactions. Educational facilities, clinics, and hospitals will also need to provide digital payment services. Businesses cannot charge additional fees for using digital payment methods, and those refusing to accept digital payments will be subject to fines. Oversight officers will have the authority to inspect business premises at any time. Newly established businesses will receive tax relief for two years, while banks and digital payment providers will be required to provide technical support. The government believes this legislation will enhance transparency, increase digital transactions, and encourage citizens to adopt cashless practices. However, the assembly session became heated during a discussion about the health and treatment of PTI founder Imran Khan. Law Minister Aftab Alam defended the deputy speaker's decision to suspend PML-N member Sobia Shahid for two weeks, citing breaches of assembly rules.",
  "summary": "The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has approved the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Promotion of Digital Payment Act 2026, aiming to transform the province … Read More The post KP Approves Digital Payment Law appeared first on ProPakistani .",
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}