Pakistan’s first digital bank, easypaisa, partnered with Google Developer Groups Islamabad to bring Google I/O Extended Islamabad 2025, a two-day celebration of innovation, artificial intelligence (AI), and community spirit.
The conference brought together over 300 students and technology professionals, including developers from across the region. It showcased how AI is transforming industries, creating opportunities, and redefining what’s possible for Pakistan’s digital economy. The event featured keynotes, fireside chats, and discussions on how AI is reshaping our lives and work within the country and globally, while also providing a platform for participants to network, exchange ideas, and explore cutting-edge advancements in intelligent technologies that can significantly impact the future.
With the theme “Unlocking Potential with AI,” the event offered a dynamic mix of inspiration, hands-on learning, and meaningful conversations. Day 1 kicked off at Pearl Continental with Ali Naqi Rizvi, Sarwat Rizvi, and Ahmed Khan, Co-Managers of GDG Islamabad, who shared the inspiration behind the theme and emphasized the importance of building and using AI responsibly. With Day 2 shifting the focus from inspiration to implementation, participants engaged in hands-on workshops to bring their AI ideas to life.
Farhan Hassan, Chief Digital Officer, easypaisa digital bank, delivered a keynote on AI in Action: Powering the Future of Fintech in Pakistan, highlighting how AI is revolutionizing digital banking and enabling inclusive financial solutions tailored to Pakistan’s local needs.
He further added, “We’re proud to partner with Google Developer Groups to bring Google I/O Extended Islamabad 2025 to life, celebrating grassroots tech talent and innovation. As Pakistan’s first digital bank, easypaisa stands at the forefront of driving financial inclusion and is deploying AI on multiple fronts in its business operations, particularly in risk management and customer experience, to ensure we continue to deliver a secure, convenient, and customized digital banking experience to millions of our customers nationwide. With AI rapidly disrupting multiple industries, including banking and fintech, we remain committed to leveraging technology to build a more inclusive and empowered digital economy by offering innovative use cases.”
Saad Hamid, Regional Lead for the Developer Ecosystem at Google, introduced powerful new developer tools, including Gemini 2.5 Flash, the Agent Development Kit, and Firebase Studio, empowering developers to create production-ready AI agents and applications faster than ever before.
Throughout the event, some of the country’s most influential voices in technology, business, and creativity shared their insights. easypaisa remains committed to supporting and cultivating events that uplift and advance Pakistan’s technology ecosystem.
easypaisa is dedicated to delivering a robust, secure, and seamless banking experience to millions nationwide. Representing one in every five Pakistani adults, with a 31% female user base, and over 2.7 billion transactions processed in 2024, valued at PKR 9.5 trillion (approximately 9% of Pakistan’s GDP), easypaisa continues to be a key player in the country’s financial ecosystem.