Bilal Bin Saqib Outlines Pakistan’s Vision for AI and Tokenization Regulation
PVARA Chairman Bilal Bin Saqib says Pakistan is developing an AI and tokenization-focused regulatory framework, including plans for digital assets and blockchain-based financial products.
Pakistan Opens Virtual Asset Licensing Portal for VASPs With September 5 Deadline
PVARA opens Pakistan’s virtual asset licensing portal with 10 licence categories and sets September 5, 2026 as the deadline for existing VASPs to apply.
Finance Minister, Pakistan Digital Authority Discuss Capital Market Digitization And AI-Driven Data
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb and Pakistan Digital Authority discuss digital finance, capital market integration, AI-driven data, digital assets and tokenization.
State Minister Details Pakistan Digital Assets Strategy at Point Zero Forum 2026
Minister of State Bilal Bin Saqib highlights a national first approach to blockchain regulations and digital assets during an international summit in Switzerland.
State Bank of Pakistan Updates Framework to Allow Banking Access for Licensed Virtual Asset Providers
SBP issues new guidelines under the Virtual Assets Act 2026 allowing banks to provide accounts and services to PVARA-licensed Virtual Asset Service Providers.
Visa Convenes Pakistan Financial Leaders to Strategize Stablecoin Integration and Digital Asset Growth
Visa leads a high-level roundtable with Pakistani banks and fintechs to explore how regulated stablecoins can modernize remittances and cross-border settlements.
Dubai TOKEN2049 Crypto Conference Postponed to 2027 Amid Regional Security Concerns
Organizers of the TOKEN2049 crypto summit in Dubai announce a long-term postponement as regional instability and logistical uncertainties impact the digital asset ecosystem.
Pakistan Explores Sovereign Asset Tokenization and Digital Economy Initiatives, Says Khurram Schehzad
Advisor to the Federal Finance Minister, Khurram Schehzad, discusses Pakistan’s plans to tokenize $2 billion of domestic debt, promote crypto innovation, and create a regulatory framework for digital assets at ITCN Asia 2026.
FBR Initiates Expert Consultations to Develop Cryptocurrency Legislation in Pakistan
The Federal Board of Revenue has begun consultations with experts to draft legislation for cryptocurrency in Pakistan, aiming to regulate digital assets, expand the tax base, and bring crypto transactions under a legal framework.
Pakistan Establishes Crypto Council to Regulate Digital Assets Under New Framework
The government of Pakistan has established the Pakistan Crypto Council to develop a regulatory framework for digital assets, aiming to bring cryptocurrency into the legal system, ensure transparency, and align with global standards while maintaining Islamic financial principles.