Ahson bin Saeed assumes charge as CEO of SBP’s Raast subsidiary
Ahson bin Saeed has assumed charge as chief executive officer of SBP Raast Payment Systems (Private) Limited, the company responsible for operating and scaling Pakistan’s instant payment system, Raast. He took over the role on January 12, 2026.
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) informed heads of banks, development finance institutions, and microfinance banks of Saeed’s appointment through an official email.
His appointment comes as Raast continues to expand its position as Pakistan’s core digital payments infrastructure, enabling real-time, low-cost, and interoperable transactions across banks, fintech companies, merchants, and government platforms.
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With extensive experience in digital payments, financial infrastructure, and technology-driven transformation, Saeed is expected to focus on strengthening Raast’s operational capacity and supporting its continued growth.
SBP Raast Payment Systems Pvt. Ltd. operates under the strategic oversight of the State Bank of Pakistan and plays a key role in advancing the central bank’s objectives of financial inclusion, payment digitization, and the transition toward a cash-lite economy.
Before joining Raast, Ahson bin Saeed served as general manager at TPS Worldwide, one of Pakistan’s leading payment technology firms. TPS provides a wide range of digital payment infrastructure solutions, including payment switching, card management, merchant acquiring, mobile payments, and real-time transaction processing for banks, financial institutions, fintechs, and payment service providers.
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Earlier in his career, Saeed worked with Euronet, a global payments and transaction processing company, where he led business development and marketing initiatives focused on expanding digital payment solutions, electronic funds transfer services, and strategic partnerships across regional markets.
In addition to his executive role, Saeed also serves as a board member of Keenu EMI, one of Pakistan’s prominent electronic money institutions, contributing to governance and strategic oversight in the country’s rapidly evolving fintech and digital payments landscape.
Source: Profit Pakistan