The Dubai International Financial Centre, in partnership with the Pakistan Digital Authority, will host the Pakistan FinTech Summit on August 18 and 19, 2026. The event marks the first international expansion of the Dubai FinTech Summit platform.
The summit will bring together policymakers, regulators, financial institutions, technology companies, investors, and startups to discuss the future of Pakistan’s digital finance sector and overall financial innovation landscape.
DIFC Authority Chief Executive Officer Arif Amiri said the decision to bring the summit to Pakistan reflects growing cooperation between the UAE and Pakistan in the areas of financial technology and digital finance.
Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja said Pakistan is actively working to strengthen its fintech ecosystem through regulatory reforms, improved digital infrastructure, and cross-border partnerships. She described financial technology as an important part of the country’s economic infrastructure, rather than just a standalone sector.
Pakistan’s fintech sector has shown notable growth in recent years. According to figures shared by the organisers, fintech funding reached 52.5 million dollars in the first half of 2025. By late November 2025, around 450 fintech companies had raised a combined 391 million dollars in venture capital.
Despite this progress, the sector still faces challenges, including infrastructure limitations and heavy dependence on cash-based transactions. Industry experts believe fintech companies can play a major role in expanding access to digital financial services, especially in rural and underserved areas.
The summit is expected to include discussions between regulators from Pakistan and the UAE, along with possible investment announcements and partnership agreements. More details about the event programme and participating organisations will be announced closer to the summit dates.
