ISLAMABAD
\nMore than 39,000 vendors and shopkeepers across Islamabad have adopted digital payment methods as part of the government\u2019s drive to make the federal capital Pakistan\u2019s first cashless model city, officials confirmed to APP on Saturday.
\nThe initiative, led by the Capital Development Authority (CDA), is being implemented under the vision of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi.
\nA high-level meeting chaired by CDA Chairman and Chief Commissioner Islamabad Muhammad Ali Randhawa reviewed progress on the rollout of the cashless system.
\nAccording to the briefing, Raast QR code payment facilities have already been introduced at weekly markets, the CDA One Window Facilitation Centre, metro bus services and electric buses.
\nThe system is now being expanded to shopping malls, commercial centres and local markets.
\nRandhawa said the participation of over 39,000 vendors reflected growing public trust in digital transactions.
\nHe directed all stakeholders to launch awareness campaigns and provide incentives for both traders and consumers to use the Raast QR payment system.
\nHe further instructed that hotels, schools, petrol pumps, restaurants and guest houses also shift to cashless operations.
\nBanks and telecom operators were urged to collaborate with the CDA and district administration to facilitate traders and ensure smooth implementation.
\nThe CDA chairman said the initiative would help establish Islamabad as Pakistan\u2019s first fully digital and cashless city, promoting transparency and secure financial transactions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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