NIBAF Pakistan Holds VASP Onboarding Workshop For Easypaisa Digital Bank In Karachi
NIBAF Pakistan conducted a specialized workshop for Easypaisa Digital Bank’s compliance team covering VASP onboarding, AML/CFT, FATF standards, Travel Rule and PVARA requirements.
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 Could Save $400 Million In Remittance Costs Through Regulated Stablecoins
Pakistan could save around $400 million annually by reducing remittance costs through regulated stablecoins as the government develops a broader virtual assets framework.
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.
Pakistan Finance Minister Outlines Shift Toward Sustainable Growth and Virtual Asset Regulation
Federal Minister for Finance Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb highlights economic reforms, Panda Bond issuance, and the establishment of PVARA for overseas scholars.
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb Convenes High Level Meeting to Bolster Financial Sector Cybersecurity
Federal Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb leads a strategic virtual session with bank CEOs to strengthen Pakistans cyber resilience against AI-driven financial threats.
Pakistan Signals Selective Return to Global Capital Markets with GMTN and Panda Bond Plans
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb outlines Pakistan’s selective re-entry into international markets including GMTN issuances and a regulatory shift on digital assets.
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.
LSE Capital Board Approves PKR 100 Million Share Issuance and Pursues Virtual Asset Licenses
LSE Capital Limited announces a PKR 100 million share issuance and plans to secure PVARA and SECP licenses for digital custodian and wallet services.
Aurangzeb Says AI Driving Tax Reform, Public Service Delivery and Digital Asset Regulation in Pakistan
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb highlights AI’s growing role in tax compliance, public service transformation and digital asset regulation at the National Artificial Intelligence Workshop in Islamabad.