Pakistan Urges Canada to Advance Investment Protection Agreement
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has urged progress on an investment protection agreement with Canada, discussing mining, agriculture, information technology, artificial intelligence and bilateral trade.
Senator Aurangzeb Urges DCO Members to Strengthen Digital Economy Investment Cooperation
Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb has called for stronger collaboration among Digital Cooperation Organization member states to support digital economy investment, infrastructure, cashless payments and emerging virtual asset use cases.
Pakistan Pushes Blockchain Finance And Climate Action At UN Events
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb highlights Pakistan’s virtual-assets framework, blockchain use, financial inclusion and climate priorities at UN events in New York.
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.
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.