Islamabad to go fully cashless by December 31

ISLAMABAD BUREAU —A view of the Faisal Mosque in Islamabad on January 8, 2022. — INP The federal government has decided to make Islamabad the country’s first fully cashless city, with December 31 set as the deadline. Chairing a meeting in the federal capital, Minister of...

Financial market analysts and economic desks in Islamabad observe that these macroeconomic shifts come amid ongoing fiscal stabilization efforts, foreign exchange reserve monitoring, and State Bank policy directives. Market participants from the Karachi and Lahore business communities have emphasized the critical need for steady supply chains and currency stability.

Sectoral stakeholders, commercial traders, and consumer advocacy bodies continue to assess the cost implications on everyday household commodities, utility expenditures, and business operation costs across Pakistan.

The editorial desk will provide continuous verified updates as formal announcements and official briefings are delivered by the respective administrative and departmental authorities.