Tag: crypto policy Pakistan

Pakistan is advancing its crypto diplomacy through the establishment of PVARA, strategic Bitcoin reserves, and international collaborations, positioning the country as a forward-looking participant in the global digital economy while aligning domestic regulations with international standards.

Pakistan has initiated the implementation of its Virtual Assets Act 2025, enabling banks and exchange companies to obtain licenses for operating in the crypto space. The move establishes PVARA to regulate the sector and align with FATF standards.

Pakistan’s Senate IT Committee has summoned officials from MoITT and the Ministry of Finance to justify public WiFi rollouts, the crypto regulatory council, and fund utilization under the Digital Nation Act 2025, raising key questions on policy, transparency, and digital governance.