easypaisa digital bank and KTrade have joined hands in a first-of-its-kind partnership to make stock market investments more accessible and convenient for millions of Pakistanis, by enabling instant digital Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) account onboarding via the easypaisa app.
The partnership was formally unveiled during a ceremony held in Islamabad last week, attended by senior representatives from the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), including Commissioner Muzaffar Mirza; Naveed Qazi, CEO, National Clearing Company of Pakistan Limited (NCCPL); Badiuddin Akber, CEO, Central Depository Company (CDC), and senior officials from easypaisa, and KTrade.
Through this collaboration, easypaisa users can open a KTrade PSX investment account within 10 minutes through a fully digital and seamless onboarding process, removing traditional barriers and paperwork that have long limited public participation in Pakistan’s capital markets. This initiative advances financial inclusion by making investment opportunities more accessible for every Pakistani.
The partnership’s impact was immediate and unprecedented, with easypaisa and KTrade recording the highest single-day investment account onboarding volume in PSX history, setting a new benchmark for digital wealth creation in Pakistan.
Speaking on the occasion, Jahanzeb Khan, President & CEO, easypaisa digital bank, said:”At easypaisa, our mission is to unlock access to financial opportunities for every Pakistani. Through our partnership with KTrade, we are extending this vision beyond payments and banking into investments, enabling users to participate in Pakistan’s capital markets through a simple, secure, and fully digital experience. This partnership marks another important step towards building a more financially empowered and inclusive Pakistan. I would also like to thank the SECP, NCCPL, and CDC for their continued support in digitizing the onboarding of brokerage accounts, laying the foundation for millions more Pakistanis to participate in the formal investment landscape and helping drive the next phase of growth in Pakistan’s capital markets.”
Mahmood Ali Shah Bukhari, CEO, KTrade, commented, “The future of investing lies in accessibility and convenience. Through our collaboration with easypaisa, we are bringing the stock market closer to millions of Pakistanis and making wealth creation opportunities available at their fingertips. Together, we are helping cultivate a stronger investment culture in the country.”
Representatives from NCCPL highlighted the significance of digital innovation in expanding investor participation and strengthening Pakistan’s financial ecosystem. Meanwhile, CDC was acknowledged for its supportive role in enabling the infrastructure and collaboration required to bring the initiative to life.
The partnership aligns with broader national efforts to increase retail participation in capital markets, encourage the adoption of digital financial services, and create new avenues for wealth creation among underserved segments of society.
With instant account onboarding, seamless user journeys, and secure market access, easypaisa and KTrade are paving the way for a new generation of digital investors, helping more Pakistanis take their first step towards long-term financial growth.
With over 60 million registered users and as the country’s first digital bank to commence commercial operations, easypaisa remains aligned with the State Bank of Pakistan’s vision of driving inclusive economic growth and continues to expand its range of financial products and services, catering not only to its existing users but also to millions who remain unbanked or underbanked.
