On February 17, 2026, Pakistan's Federal Minister for IT & Telecommunication, Shaza Fatima Khawaja, endorsed a significant partnership between Fasset, a digital banking platform, and Habib Rafiq Limited (HRL) during an event in Islamabad. This collaboration aims to enhance financial inclusion and modernize capital flows in Pakistan, aligning with the government's vision for a Digital Nation. Khawaja emphasized the importance of building secure financial infrastructure for the country's growing digital workforce, stating, "Partnerships like this demonstrate how innovation and international collaboration can attract investment and strengthen Pakistan’s position in the global digital economy." The initiative focuses on tokenizing real-world assets, tapping into Pakistan's estimated USD 1.5 trillion real estate market, and facilitating foreign direct investment through blockchain technology, which aims to provide transparency and confidence to overseas investors. Fasset CEO Mohammad Raafi Hossain noted, "Our mission is to enable 100 million people globally to own their wealth," highlighting the potential of this partnership to connect global capital with local opportunities.
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Fasset Partners with Habib Rafiq to Transform Pakistani Investments

Pakistan's IT Minister endorses a partnership between Fasset and HRL to boost financial inclusion and modernize capital flows, aiming to enhance the digital economy and attract global investment.
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