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 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.
Crypto’s Compliance Reckoning: How Digital Assets Are Reshaping Bank Risk Frameworks
As crypto activity shifts from the margins to the mainstream, banks face growing regulatory pressure to treat digital asset exposure as a core compliance and prudential risk. This advisory analysis examines how evolving regulations, institutional participation, and Pakistan’s move toward formal crypto oversight are reshaping compliance expectations for financial institutions.