In a strategic move to enhance digital financial services across Pakistan, the National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) has announced a partnership with HAZECO, a leading service provider in the utilities and infrastructure sector. The collaboration aims to facilitate seamless digital bill collections for millions of customers nationwide, bringing efficiency, convenience, and speed to bill payment services.
The official agreement was signed at NBP’s headquarters, where senior representatives from both organizations expressed their commitment to improving digital financial access. Through this partnership, HAZECO customers will now be able to pay their bills using NBP’s digital banking platforms including mobile apps, ATMs, and online banking services.
Speaking at the event, NBP’s President & CEO said, “This partnership aligns with our mission to support the government’s digital transformation agenda. By collaborating with HAZECO, we are making everyday banking services more accessible and reliable for all Pakistanis.”
HAZECO, which manages essential services and infrastructure across multiple regions, will benefit from a robust and secure payment collection system. With NBP’s extensive nationwide network and digital infrastructure, HAZECO’s customers will experience quicker payment processing and real-time updates.
The move is also expected to enhance transparency and reduce operational costs for both entities. NBP has been aggressively expanding its digital footprint over the past few years, and this partnership represents another step toward building a cashless, inclusive economy.
Digital payments in Pakistan have seen significant growth, especially following increased smartphone penetration and government incentives for fintech innovation. With this partnership, NBP and HAZECO are contributing directly to this evolution by enabling smoother, faster, and more secure digital transactions.
A representative from HAZECO added, “This collaboration with NBP will redefine the utility bill payment experience. It’s not just about technology; it’s about trust, reach, and commitment to our consumers.”
Experts believe that such partnerships between public-sector banks and private service providers are crucial in modernizing Pakistan’s financial and utility sectors. The initiative reflects the increasing demand for digital payment solutions that are efficient and customer-centric.
As Pakistan continues to embrace digitization, partnerships like these will likely shape the future of banking, billing, and public service delivery. The convenience of paying bills without standing in queues or facing service delays is fast becoming a standard expectation—one that NBP and HAZECO now aim to fulfill jointly.
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