Tag: Digital Assets

Pakistan Advances Toward Regulated Virtual Assets Framework as Government Explores Blockchain and Tokenization for Finance

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb says Pakistan is advancing toward a regulated virtual-assets framework focused on tokenization, remittances, SME financing, and financial inclusion.

PVARA Chairman Highlights Pakistan Role In Digital Finance To TRT World

PVARA Chairman Bilal Bin Saqib told TRT World that digital assets and tokenisation are opening new capital pathways for Pakistan and deeper ties with Turkiye.

PVARA Chairman Urges Global Framework For Digital Asset Regulation

PVARA Chairman Bilal Bin Saqib urged UN member states to build institutional frameworks for digital assets, citing financial inclusion and remittance costs.

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.

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.

Fatima Gobi Ventures Backed Fasset Reaches US$1 Billion Valuation After Major Funding Round

Fasset reaches a US$1 billion valuation after raising US$68 million, marking a major milestone for Fatima Gobi Ventures.

40 Million Pakistanis Hold Crypto Accounts As PVARA Highlights Growing Digital Asset Adoption

PVARA Chairman Bilal Bin Saqib told a Senate panel that around 40 million Pakistanis hold crypto-linked accounts.

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 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.

HEC Ready To Launch Cryptocurrency And Blockchain Courses Across Universities Following New Virtual Asset Regulations

HEC is preparing specialized cryptocurrency and blockchain courses, but the program awaits policy direction from the Ministry of IT.