With the introduction of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Digital Payment Bill 2026, K-P has taken a big step towards becoming Pakistan's first cashless model economy. The proposed law is by no means groundbreaking, with its most notable changes being requiring businesses to accept digital payments and ensuring the prominent display of QR codes at all businesses and public-facing institutions across the province. Given the low bar, we are hopeful that implementation will be quick and painless.

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