Bilal Bin Saqib Urges Pakistan to Build Its Own Fintech and Digital Finance Infrastructure
PVARA Chairman Bilal Bin Saqib urges Pakistani banks, universities and technology companies to develop homegrown fintech infrastructure, AI capabilities and digital financial solutions.
Aurangzeb Calls for Fiscal Discipline, Export Growth and Digital Finance
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb urges fiscal discipline, export expansion and private investment, highlighting digital asset regulation and remittance growth.
Pakistan, Mashreq Bank Explore Digital Banking, Sukuk and Panda Bond Issuance
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb and Mashreq Bank’s senior management discussed digital banking, financial inclusion, foreign-currency products, blockchain, Sukuk and potential Panda bond issuances.
Trust Securities Plans Entry Into Pakistan’s Virtual Asset Market, Eyes SPAC Launches
Trust Securities plans to seek PVARA licences for virtual asset custody, exchange and transfer services while separately considering SPAC launches and a Rs1 billion capital increase.
Bilal Bin Saqib, Natalie Baker Discuss Evolving Digital Asset Regulation In Pakistan
PVARA Chairman Bilal Bin Saqib and US Chargé d’Affaires Natalie Baker discussed Pakistan’s evolving digital asset regulatory framework, innovation and financial transparency.
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.