RAWALPINDI, Wednesday, January 14, 2026 (WNP): A delegation of World Liberty Financial USA, led by its Chief Executive Officer Zachary Witkoff, met Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces (COAS & CDF), at General Headquarters on Wednesday, underscoring growing international interest in Pakistan’s expanding digital and financial landscape.
According to ISPR, the meeting reflected rising global confidence in Pakistan’s economic trajectory, particularly in the fintech sector, which is increasingly viewed as a driver of financial inclusion and cross-border digital finance. The engagement highlighted Pakistan’s potential as an emerging hub for technology-driven financial services amid ongoing reforms and digitization efforts.
WITKOFF EMPHASIZED THE SIGNIFICANT ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES PAKISTAN OFFERS AND PRAISED THE COUNTRY’S LEADERSHIP FOR EMBRACING FORWARD-LOOKING TECHNOLOGIES AIMED AT UNLOCKING ITS BROADER ECONOMIC POTENTIAL.
He noted that Pakistan’s large youth population, expanding digital connectivity and reform-oriented outlook position it as an attractive destination for global fintech investment.
Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir welcomed the exchange of views and reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to economic stability, strengthening investor confidence and fostering an enabling environment for responsible private-sector participation in national development. He underscored the importance of innovation-led growth and partnerships that contribute to sustainable economic progress.
The interaction signals increasing engagement between Pakistan and international financial technology players, reflecting confidence in the country’s reform agenda and its efforts to modernize the economy through digital transformation.
