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The Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA) has convened its third official meeting to progress the development of a comprehensive licensing framework for digital assets.
This report examines the current status of cryptocurrency regulations in Pakistan, the lack of licensed exchange platforms, and the implications for local retail participants navigating the digital asset space.
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb recently met with participants of the URAAN Overseas Pakistanis Summer Scholars Programme to discuss the future of Pakistan's digital economy, focusing on regulatory frameworks like PVARA and long-term structural reforms.
The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has officially inaugurated a dedicated cryptocurrency investigation unit to enhance national oversight of digital assets and mitigate risks related to illicit financial flows.
PVARA Chairman Bilal bin Saqib is engaging with religious scholars to differentiate between speculative assets and regulated digital tokens to ensure the future of Pakistan's crypto framework remains compliant.
A new spinout from the Ethereum Foundation, EthSystems, is positioning itself to provide blockchain privacy technology to the banking industry following a major organizational restructuring.
A look at the recent U.S. and UK regulatory alignment on tokenized assets and what it means for the global financial landscape and Pakistani market observers.
Following an Islamic ruling on digital asset payments, the head of the Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority is seeking a broader review and stakeholder dialogue to address the intersection of religious principles and financial innovation.
Following a fatwa declaring cryptocurrency purchases impermissible, Pakistan's regulatory authorities have initiated formal consultations with Islamic scholars to evaluate the implications for the nation's digital asset framework.
Zhang Liangeng, Chairman of the MCC Huaye Duddar Mining Project, has identified excessive taxes and bureaucratic hurdles as significant barriers to foreign investment in Balochistan's mining sector.
Tether's investment in Pact Labs is set to enhance the adoption of the USAT stablecoin, which aims to provide compliant digital dollar solutions.
In a pivotal meeting, PVARA Chairman Bilal bin Saqib and Islamic scholar Mufti Taqi Usmani engaged in discussions to assess the Shariah compliance of digital assets.
The Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority is taking steps to ensure digital assets comply with Shariah law, engaging top Islamic scholars for guidance.
PVARA opens its first licensing window for crypto exchanges in Pakistan, signaling a new regulatory era for digital currencies in the country.
Pakistan's Virtual Assets Act 2026 sets a regulatory framework for crypto, requiring licensed exchanges and imposing a 15% tax on capital gains.
