VA & Blockchain

Pakistan to Launch Shariah Advisory Board for Digital Asset and Cryptocurrency Transactions

PVARA is setting up a Shariah Advisory Board to guide digital asset and cryptocurrency transactions, as Pakistan works toward its Shariah-compliant banking deadline.

Global Exchanges Seek Licenses to Enter Pakistan Digital Asset Market

Around 70 global crypto exchanges are seeking licenses to operate in Pakistan as PVARA finalizes its digital asset regulatory framework.
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HEC Partners With PVARA To Develop National Virtual Assets Blockchain Skills Agenda

HEC and PVARA discuss a national capacity-building agenda covering virtual assets, blockchain, tokenisation, curriculum development and industry-linked training.

Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Regime Gains International Attention At Bitcoin Asia Forum In Hong Kong

Pakistan’s virtual assets regulatory framework gains international attention at Bitcoin Asia after being established in under six months.

PVARA Chairman Bilal Bin Saqib Calls For AI Driven Regulation To Keep Pace With Financial Innovation

PVARA Chairman Bilal Bin Saqib outlines an AI-driven regulatory vision as artificial intelligence and tokenisation reshape financial markets.

Pakistan Eyes $400 Million Annual Remittance Savings Through Regulated Stablecoins And Blockchain Payments

Pakistan could save around $400 million annually by using regulated stablecoins to reduce remittance transfer costs by one percentage point.

PVARA Opens Virtual Asset Licensing Portal As Pakistan Ends Eight-Year Prohibition On Cryptocurrency Businesses

PVARA has notified virtual asset licensing regulations and opened its licensing portal for providers seeking to operate in Pakistan.

Pakistan Virtual Asset Licensing Regime Goes Live Under New Regulatory Framework For Digital Asset Service Providers

Pakistan has activated its virtual asset licensing regime, requiring existing service providers to submit NOC applications by September 5, 2026.