Davos: Minister of Finance, Muhammad Aurangzeb, held discussions with Mr. Kaan Terzioglu, CEO of VEON, and Mr. Aamir Ibrahim, CEO of Jazz, during the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting. The primary focus of the meeting was to explore ways to expand cooperation in fintech services and increase digital inclusivity across Pakistan’s population.

According to a statement by Press Information Department, the meeting underscored the importance of leveraging existing partnerships to enhance the accessibility and delivery of digital financial services. The discussions aimed to identify strategic opportunities to broaden the reach of digital services, which are crucial for economic growth and financial inclusion in the region.

The World Economic Forum, a gathering of global leaders and executives, provided a platform for this dialogue. The engagement between Pakistan’s finance minister and the telecom executives is seen as a step towards integrating more advanced digital solutions in the country’s financial sector.

The collaboration with VEON and Jazz is expected to facilitate the deployment of innovative financial technologies that could transform the landscape of financial services in Pakistan. This effort aligns with the government’s broader objectives of fostering technological advancement and ensuring that digital benefits are accessible to all segments of society.