Pakistan And Kyrgyzstan Agree To Raise Bilateral Trade To $200 Million Within Two Years
Pakistan and Kyrgyzstan have agreed to increase bilateral trade to $200 million within two years while signing accords covering transit trade, technology, education, virtual assets and other sectors.
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.
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.
Pakistan Advances Digital Asset Regulation as Finance Minister Engages Icoin Technology
Pakistan is laying the foundations of a regulated digital asset ecosystem as Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb holds talks with U.S.-based blockchain firm Icoin Technology on policy, regulation, and market development.
Pakistan Government Implements Tax Overhaul And Digital Initiatives To Strengthen Economy
Pakistan accelerates tax reforms and digital transformation under the Ministry of Finance, enhancing financial inclusion, investor confidence, and macroeconomic stability while modernizing public infrastructure.
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.
SBP to Pilot Digital Currency, Advances Virtual Asset Regulations Amid Push to Modernize Financial Ecosystem
Pakistan’s central bank is preparing to launch a pilot for a digital currency and is finalizing laws to regulate virtual assets, signaling a strong shift toward modernizing its financial ecosystem and embracing blockchain-powered innovations.