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.
State Bank of Pakistan Dismantles Digital Asset Banking Ban to Form Cross Border Financial Pipeline with Gulf
Following the Virtual Assets Act of 2026, the State Bank of Pakistan has removed its eight-year restriction on digital assets, establishing a regulated banking corridor between domestic tech talent and Gulf capital.
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.