Tag: PVARA

Chairman PVARA Bilal bin Saqib Outlines Vision to Transform Digital Assets into Key Economic Engine for Pakistan

Minister of State and Chairman PVARA Bilal bin Saqib announces intensified efforts to regulate the digital assets market and integrate blockchain technology into Pakistan's formal economy.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Directs Fast Track Operationalization of International Standard Virtual Asset Regulations

PM Shehbaz Sharif meets PVARA Chairman Bilal Bin Saqib to expedite Pakistan virtual asset framework and launch AI powered digital economy initiatives.

PVARA Engages with Prime Minister Office to Expand Virtual Assets Regulatory Sandbox for Financial Innovation

PVARA meets with technology entrepreneurs and government officials at the Prime Minister Office to discuss digital asset regulation and the future of finance in Pakistan.

ECAP and PVARA Hold Strategic Meeting To Align Exchange Companies With 2026 Cryptocurrency Framework

The Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan and PVARA Chairman Bilal Bin Saqib recently met to discuss the integration of traditional exchange sectors with emerging virtual asset regulations.

Bilal Bin Saqib Highlights Pakistan’s Rapid Digital Transformation at Harvard Symposium

Chairman PVARA Bilal Bin Saqib addresses the Pakistan Symposium at Harvard Kennedy School, detailing Pakistan’s nine-month journey from legislation to banking integration.

PVARA Issues Mandatory Authorization Advisory for Virtual Asset Pilots and Stablecoin Initiatives

Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority mandates prior authorization for all virtual asset services including stablecoin pilots and cross border remittance partnerships.

BLOCKVERSE and CDC Pakistan Collaborate to Pioneer Blockchain Custody and Asset Tokenization under PVARA Framework

BLOCKVERSE and the Central Depository Company of Pakistan meet to discuss integrating blockchain technology and digital asset tokenization into capital markets.

State Bank of Pakistan Enables Banking Access for Licensed Virtual Asset Service Providers

SBP issues BPRD Circular No. 10 of 2026 allowing banks to open accounts for PVARA-licensed crypto entities under a new regulated digital asset framework.

Askari Bank and PVARA Forge Strategic Partnership to Drive Pakistan Virtual Assets Ecosystem

Askari Bank and PVARA discuss fiat on-ramps, PKR stablecoins, and AI-driven cybersecurity to build a secure digital financial infrastructure in Pakistan.

VEON and Jazz Leadership Meet PVARA Chairman to Discuss Pakistan Digital Financial Future

VEON CEO Kaan Terzioglu and Jazz CEO Aamir Ibrahim meet PVARA Chairman Bilal bin Saqib to discuss 5G infrastructure, stablecoins, and tokenisation for Pakistan.

Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority Opens Applications for Asset Referenced Token Issuance

PVARA launches new sandbox guidelines and opens applications for asset-referenced tokens and stablecoins under the Virtual Assets Act 2026.

Pakistan Introduces Virtual Assets Act 2026 to Regulate Crypto and Digital Asset Platforms

Pakistan introduce the Virtual Assets Act 2026, granting legal authority to PVARA to license and regulate crypto exchanges and digital asset platforms while strengthening oversight of the country’s digital asset market.