Advancing Payment Security and Compliance Standards Across Pakistan’s Digital Ecosystem
ISLAMABAD – October 10, 2025: Risk Associates, Pakistan’s leading PCI Qualified Security Assessor (QSA) company, has awarded PCI DSS v4.0.1 Certification of Compliance to Garaj, Pakistan’s pioneering enterprise cloud and cybersecurity platform by Jazz.
The certification ceremony, held in Islamabad, was attended by senior representatives from both organisations. Mr. Kashif Hassan, Managing Director of Risk Associates, Dr Muhammad Zahid, COO of Risk Associates, and Mr. Hashim Mufti, Head of Business Development at Risk Associates, presented the certificate to Ms. Beenish Wajih, Chief Technical Officer, Jazz Business.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Kashif Hassan congratulated the Garaj team, stating:
“Achieving PCI DSS v4.0.1 compliance reflects Garaj’s strong commitment to data protection, regulatory compliance, and customer trust. As Pakistan’s digital ecosystem continues to evolve, such initiatives are vital to strengthening the nation’s cybersecurity posture.”
Expressing appreciation, Ms. Beenish Wajih remarked:
“We’re proud to have achieved this certification, which highlights Garaj’s leadership in secure digital innovation. Our partnership with Risk Associates reinforces our dedication to upholding the highest global security standards and protecting customer trust.”
The event concluded with recognition of the collaborative efforts between Garaj and Risk Associates, symbolizing a shared vision to advance Pakistan’s payment data security and foster a safer digital future.
This achievement marks a significant milestone in strengthening Pakistan’s digital infrastructure. Garaj enables organizations to build, scale, and secure their digital ecosystems with confidence, offering cloud, cybersecurity, and managed services designed to meet global standards of data protection and operational resilience.
As a certified PCI QSA, Risk Associates conducted a comprehensive evaluation of Garaj’s systems, security controls, and data protection frameworks to verify compliance with the enhanced requirements of PCI DSS v4.0.1.
The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) v4.0.1 certification reaffirms Garaj’s commitment to safeguarding sensitive payment data and maintaining a secure environment for its customers and partners.
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At Risk Associates, our passion is simplifying compliance for organizations in an increasingly complex regulatory environment. As a UKAS-accredited certification body, we specialise in offering certifications and assessments that enable businesses to meet international standards, minimise risks, and safeguard their operations. We take pride in our role as PCI GEAR (Global Executive Assessor Roundtable) Advisors, ranking among the top 30 QSA companies globally.
Risk Associate’s industry recognition, encompassing PCI DSS, PCI PIN, PCI P2PE, PCI TSP, PCI SSF, PCI SSLC, PCI ASV, PCI 3DS, CSA STAR, SOC I and II, ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 27701, ISO/IEC 22301, ISO/IEC 20000, HIPAA, HITRUST, GDPR, SWIFT, MARS-E, and NIST, serves as a testament to our expertise, knowledge and compliance competence. As a Qualified Security Assessor (PCI-QSA) company approved by the Payment Card Industry (PCI) Security Standards Council, we are acknowledged as an industry leader specialising in cybersecurity, compliance, information governance, strategy, and training. Our services extend across Australia, Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific, and North America.
