{"id":22614,"date":"2025-08-01T06:48:46","date_gmt":"2025-08-01T06:48:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gsrra.com\/?p=22614"},"modified":"2025-08-01T06:48:48","modified_gmt":"2025-08-01T06:48:48","slug":"islamabad-set-to-become-pakistans-first-fully-cashless-city","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gsrra.com\/?p=22614","title":{"rendered":"Islamabad Set to Become Pakistan\u2019s First Fully Cashless City"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Woman-CreditCard.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Capital Development Authority (CDA) is gearing up to make Islamabad a fully cashless city \u2014 starting with how you pay for everyday services like taxes, bills, and parking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The announcement came during a high-level meeting chaired by CDA Chairman Muhammad Ali Randhawa, on Thursday where the authority rolled out plans to introduce digital payments across all departments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From property taxes to water bills, land transfers, and even parking fees, citizens will soon be able to make payments with just a scan of a QR code or a few taps on a mobile app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThis shift to a cashless system will not only enhance transparency but also improve the speed and efficiency of public service delivery,\u201d said Chairman Randhawa. \u201cOur goal is to make Islamabad a truly digital capital \u2014 smart, efficient, and citizen-focused.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The CDA is also partnering with leading banks to build a secure and easy-to-use online payment ecosystem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The entire effort is part of a broader strategy to eliminate cash handling, reduce wait times, and make civic services more convenient and transparent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cImagine not having to stand in long lines or carry cash to pay your water bill. That\u2019s the future we\u2019re building,\u201d said a senior CDA official after the meeting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The first phase of the project will focus on high-traffic areas and services most frequently used by the public. Once proven effective, the cashless model will be expanded citywide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Experts say the move is in line with Pakistan\u2019s growing push for digital financial inclusion and could significantly reduce red tape and the risk of corruption in government transactions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Reference Link:- <a href=\"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/2025\/07\/31\/islamabad-set-to-become-pakistans-first-fully-cashless-city\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/2025\/07\/31\/islamabad-set-to-become-pakistans-first-fully-cashless-city\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Capital Development Authority (CDA) is gearing up to make Islamabad a fully cashless city \u2014 starting with how you pay for everyday services like taxes, bills, and parking. 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