Azerbaijan Eyes $2 Billion Investment in Pakistan Across Energy, Oil & Gas and Mining Sectors
Azerbaijan has expressed interest in investing nearly $2 billion in Pakistan, focusing on energy, oil and gas, mining and digital sectors, as Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb outlines broader regional connectivity and investment-led growth plans.
Pakistan Eyes a Stablecoin Future Amid Innovation and Regulatory Challenges
As Sadapay’s new stablecoin venture Zar secures $12.9 million in seed funding, Pakistan faces a pivotal moment in balancing fintech innovation, remittance access, and regulatory oversight to protect national currency stability.
Pakistan Moves Toward Legalizing Virtual Assets as SBP Confirms Citizens Can Buy Digital Currencies
The State Bank of Pakistan has confirmed that citizens can now buy virtual assets, while a new regulatory framework and the Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA) are being developed to oversee the sector. The Senate is reviewing the Virtual Assets Bill 2025 amid debates over regulation and innovation.
SBP Agrees in Principle to Legalize Digital Currencies as Pakistan Moves Toward Regulatory Framework
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has agreed in principle to legalize digital currencies, paving the way for a new regulatory framework under the proposed Virtual Assets Bill 2025.
SBP Ties Digital Assets to Forex Law as Pakistan Advances PVARA Bill for Virtual Assets
The State Bank of Pakistan has confirmed that restrictions under the Foreign Exchange Regulation Act will apply to digital asset transfers, as lawmakers debate the Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority Bill to establish a formal framework for the country’s crypto and digital finance regime.
Pakistan Approves Licensing of Banks and Exchange Firms for Crypto Operations Under New Virtual Assets Law
The Government of Pakistan has begun rolling out its Virtual Assets Act 2025, establishing a regulatory authority to license banks and exchange companies for crypto-related operations while also progressing toward a central bank digital currency pilot.
Pakistan to License Banks and Exchange Companies Under New Crypto Regulatory Framework
Pakistan has initiated the rollout of its Virtual Assets Act 2025, announcing plans to license banks and exchange companies for cryptocurrency operations under the newly established Pakistan Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (PVARA).