Ahson Bin Saeed has assumed charge as Chief Executive Officer of Raast Payments Pakistan (Pvt) Ltd with effect from January 12, 2026, according to an official communication issued to banks, DFIs and microfinance banks by the State Bank of Pakistan.
Raast Payments Pakistan is a wholly owned subsidiary of the State Bank of Pakistan, created to operate and scale Raast, Pakistan’s instant digital payment system.
Raast is a core pillar of Pakistan’s digital payments and financial inclusion strategy, enabling instant, low-cost and interoperable transfers between individuals, businesses, and government entities.
Ahson Bin Saeed is a seasoned fintech leader with nearly two decades of experience in digital payments, banking technology and financial services. He served as Managing Director at Keenu, a licensed Electronic Money Institution widely present in Pakistan’s digital payments market, and has worked with global payment technology players such as TPS Worldwide, where he focused on payments, sustainability and digital transformation initiatives.
Saeed has also been a strategic advisor and board director with fintech firms, helping shape digital finance strategy and growth across markets.
Since its launch, Raast has been positioned as the backbone for person-to-person payments, merchant payments, and government disbursements, reducing reliance on cash and informal channels.
Under SBP’s oversight, Raast Payments Pakistan is expected to focus on operational resilience, innovation, and wider adoption, while maintaining strong governance, cybersecurity standards, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
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