September 09, 2026 — easypaisa digital bank and KTrade have announced a landmark partnership to democratize access to Pakistan’s stock market. The collaboration introduces a fully digital, instant PSX account opening process within the easypaisa app, reducing the traditional onboarding time to just 10 minutes.
The initiative was launched at a formal ceremony in Islamabad, attended by senior officials from the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), including Commissioner Muzaffar Mirza, alongside Naveed Qazi of the National Clearing Company of Pakistan (NCCPL) and Badiuddin Akber of the Central Depository Company (CDC), as well as leadership from easypaisa and KTrade.
By eliminating paperwork and complex procedures, the partnership aims to accelerate financial inclusion and encourage broader public participation in capital markets. The immediate response was notable, with the two entities recording the highest single-day volume of PSX account registrations in the country’s history.
Jahanzeb Khan, President & CEO of easypaisa, stated, “Our vision is to unlock financial opportunities for every Pakistani. This partnership extends our mission from payments and banking into investments, offering a simple, secure, and digital gateway to the stock market. We are grateful to the SECP, NCCPL, and CDC for their support in digitizing brokerage onboarding, which is foundational for expanding investment access.”
Mahmood Ali Shah Bukhari, CEO of KTrade, commented, “The future of investing is defined by accessibility and convenience. Through this collaboration, we are bringing wealth creation opportunities directly to millions of Pakistanis, helping to cultivate a more robust investment culture across the nation.”
Representatives from NCCPL highlighted the importance of digital innovation in growing the investor base, while CDC’s pivotal role in enabling the necessary infrastructure was acknowledged.
The partnership supports national efforts to increase retail participation in capital markets and promote digital financial services. With over 60 million registered users, easypaisa—Pakistan’s first digital bank to receive commercial operations approval—continues to align with the State Bank of Pakistan’s vision for inclusive economic growth by expanding financial products for both banked and unbanked populations.
This seamless, instant account opening experience is set to empower a new generation of digital investors, facilitating long-term financial growth for millions of Pakistanis.
