The government has decided to make Islamabad the country’s first fully cashless city, with 31st December set as the deadline.

Chairing a meeting in Islamabad, Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry said consultation and suggestions of all stakeholders are important for the successful implementation of the Cashless Islamabad initiative.

The Minister of State said no cash payments will be accepted at any department of Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) or the Capital Development Authority (CDA) after 30th November.

He said the government aims to bring all merchants in Islamabad into the cashless payment system by 31st December. He said around twenty-six thousand merchants in Islamabad have already been connected to the digital payment system.

Talal Chaudhry said digital payment facilities will be provided at every level, from street vendors to major business centres.