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.
Trust Securities to Seek PVARA Licenses and Pursue SPAC Initiative
rust Securities & Brokerage plans to apply for PVARA licenses for custody, exchange and virtual asset transfer services while exploring a SPAC initiative.
PVARA Chairman Highlights Pakistan’s Virtual Assets Framework at UN Forum
PVARA Chairman Bilal Bin Saqib highlighted Pakistan’s virtual assets regulatory framework at a UN forum, linking AI, tokenization and digital finance with financial inclusion across developing economies.
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.
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.

