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DAVOS: Visa Group President Oliver Jenkyn reaffirmed his company’s commitment to continued investment in Pakistan during a meeting with Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos.
Speaking at the event, Jenkyn emphasized Visa’s interest in supporting Pakistan’s next phase of growth through innovation, secure payment solutions, and knowledge transfer. He highlighted the global shift towards digital payments and underlined the importance of policy clarity and an enabling environment that allows international partners to bring innovation to market at scale.
Jenkyn also pointed to the rising potential of tourism and cross-border activity in Pakistan, noting that these trends would further drive the adoption and expansion of international payment solutions. He expressed readiness to continue sharing global insights and best practices as financial technologies evolve.
Finance Minister Aurangzeb welcomed Visa’s engagement, stressing that policy consistency and a clear reform roadmap remain central to Pakistan’s economic strategy. He said the government is actively working to strengthen the digital ecosystem, including improvements in connectivity, financial infrastructure, and regulatory frameworks, to support private sector participation and innovation.
The minister also underlined the role of collaboration between global payment networks and local solutions in accelerating financial inclusion and digital adoption. Both sides agreed on the importance of maintaining close engagement as the digital finance sector evolves, expressing confidence that sustained collaboration would yield practical, market-ready solutions in the coming years.
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