Islamabad, Pakistan, In a significant move to advance Pakistan’s digital economy and strengthen youth-driven innovation, young leader and fintech advocate Ibtisam Babar has been appointed as the Focal Person for the Prime Minister Youth Programme (PMYP) Fintech Division under the Prime Minister’s Digital and Cashless Pakistan Initiative. The official appointment letter was handed over by Chairman Prime Minister Youth Programme, Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan, during a special meeting focused on empowering youth through technology, innovation, and financial inclusion.
In his new role, Ibtisam Babar will lead the PMYP Fintech Division with a strategic focus on expanding youth financial inclusion, promoting digital payment systems, supporting fintech policy reforms, and transforming higher education institutions into digitally integrated and cashless ecosystems across Pakistan. The initiative is aligned with the broader vision of the Prime Minister’s Digital and Cashless Pakistan agenda, which aims to create a technology-driven economy where young people become key contributors to innovation, entrepreneurship, and sustainable digital transformation.
As Focal Person, Ibtisam Babar will work closely with stakeholders from academia, fintech industries, innovation ecosystems, and youth communities to create opportunities that improve digital accessibility, financial empowerment, and nationwide youth engagement. Widely recognized for his leadership and impact-driven initiatives, he has emerged as one of Pakistan’s prominent young voices in entrepreneurship, innovation, and community development. Over the years, he has played an important role in connecting students, startups, universities, and policy-level platforms to support youth empowerment and economic inclusion.
His work has largely focused on strengthening startup ecosystems, promoting innovation-led communities, encouraging leadership among students, and driving initiatives related to digital transformation and financial inclusion. Through several national initiatives and youth-focused platforms, he has contributed to building collaborative ecosystems that empower young entrepreneurs and aspiring changemakers across the country.
Ibtisam Babar’s efforts have earned him multiple recognitions, including Young Entrepreneur of the Year, Future Leader of the Year, inclusion among the 100 Young Leaders of Pakistan, and recognition in Connected Pakistan 30 Under 30. He has also represented Pakistan at various national and international forums dedicated to innovation, entrepreneurship, youth leadership, and technology-driven development.
Speaking on the occasion, Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan said that Pakistan’s youth are the driving force behind the country’s digital future. He described Ibtisam Babar as a representative of a new generation of visionary leaders who understand innovation, community impact, and the transformative power of technology. He added that the appointment reflects the government’s commitment to empowering young minds under the vision of a Digital and Cashless Pakistan and expressed confidence that Ibtisam Babar’s leadership would help accelerate financial inclusion, digital adoption, and youth engagement nationwide.
Expressing gratitude on his appointment, Ibtisam Babar said he was deeply honored by the trust placed in him by the PMYP leadership. He described the responsibility as not just an appointment, but a mission to empower Pakistan’s youth through fintech, innovation, and digital accessibility. He emphasized the vision of building a financially inclusive, digitally connected, and cashless Pakistan where every young individual has access to opportunities, technology, and economic empowerment. He also expressed his commitment to working with institutions, innovators, and communities across the country to help turn this vision into reality.
The appointment marks another important milestone in Pakistan’s journey toward building a future-ready digital economy powered by innovation, youth leadership, and inclusive technological advancement.