PayFast Partners with PayPak to Promote Local Digital Payments and eCommerce Growth

Karachi, October 7, 2025 — PayFast, Pakistan’s leading State Bank–licensed PSO/PSP and MSP for Raast P2M, has partnered with PayPak, Pakistan’s first and only domestic payment scheme, to promote the use of local payment cards and strengthen Pakistan’s digital commerce landscape.

The signing ceremony was attended by Mr. Adnan Ali, CEO – PayFast, Mr. Najeeb Agrawalla, CEO – 1LINK, and senior executives from both organizations.

As part of this collaboration, PayFast will leverage its extensive merchant base to offer exclusive discount campaigns for PayPak cardholders, encouraging local card usage for online transactions. This campaign will be enabled through PayFast’s Checkout, allowing customers to pay using their PayPak cards at participating online stores and enjoy special discounts, encouraging greater adoption of local payment methods and enriching the overall digital payment experience.
Mr. Adnan Ali, CEO PayFast, commented “By joining forces with 1LINK, we are enabling PayPak cardholders to benefit from exclusive online discounts, while helping merchants expand digital sales across Pakistan.”

Mr. Najeeb Agrawalla, CEO 1LINK, stated “Our partnership with PayFast underscores our commitment to expanding PayPak’s presence in the eCommerce space, rewarding cardholders, and supporting the country’s payments ecosystem.”
The collaboration marks the start of a series of nationwide eCommerce campaigns designed to boost PayPak cardholder engagement, increase merchant participation, and advance financial inclusion through locally issued digital payment solutions.

About PayFast: PayFast is a State Bank of Pakistan–licensed PSO/PSP and MSP, delivering end-to-end digital payment infrastructure for businesses across Pakistan. Powering payments for over 8,000 merchants, including 60% of the country’s top e-commerce brands, PayFast was the first to enable Raast P2M (Person-to-Merchant) QR payments. As a leading digital acquirer and infrastructure provider, PayFast continues to drive Pakistan’s transition toward a cashless and connected digital economy.
About PayPak: PayPak is the product of Pakistan’s first and only domestic payment scheme 1LINK, making it the 28th country with its own Domestic Payment Scheme. PayPak drives financial inclusion and digitization nationwide aiming to promote the adoption of digital payments across the country.