Tag: PVARA

PVARA Introduces Minimum Paid-Up Capital Framework for Pakistan Crypto and Virtual Asset Service Providers

Pakistan Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority announces the official category-based minimum paid-up capital requirements under the new 2026 regulations.

Easypaisa Digital Bank and Binance Sign Strategic Memorandum of Understanding to Advance Financial Technology Innovation

Easypaisa digital bank partners with Binance under a new exploratory framework to evaluate digital savings, investment solutions, and capacity-building initiatives within Pakistan.

PVARA Opens Public Consultation for Draft Virtual Asset Services Regulations 2026

The Pakistan Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority launches public feedback on its draft 2026 framework for cryptocurrency exchanges and custodians.

Pakistan Federal Budget 2026-27 Maintains Existing Tax Stance on Cryptocurrency Assets

The Pakistan federal budget for 2026-27 opts against introducing new specific cryptocurrency taxes, maintaining the existing framework as the country transitions to a regulated digital asset market under the Virtual Assets Act 2026.

Binance and Telenor Pakistan Partner to Drive Blockchain Innovation and Digital Asset Education

Cryptocurrency exchange Binance and telecom provider Telenor Pakistan sign a strategic agreement to enhance blockchain awareness, workshops, and compliance literacy.

Binance and Telenor Pakistan Sign MoU to Drive Blockchain Innovation and Digital Education

Binance and Telenor Pakistan partner to explore blockchain innovation, advanced education initiatives, and technology workshops across the country.

Global Crypto Exchange Bitget Prepares Entry into Newly Regulated Pakistan Virtual Asset Market

Cryptocurrency exchange Bitget plans to enter Pakistan following the landmark passage of the Virtual Assets Act 2026 and the establishment of PVARA.

Binance and Telenor Pakistan Partner to Drive Blockchain Innovation and Education

Binance and Telenor Pakistan sign a major memorandum of understanding to advance digital literacy and responsibly explore emerging blockchain technologies.

Pakistan Championing Blockchain and Drone Synergy at World Drone Congress via PVARA

Minister of State Bilal Bin Saqib highlights the convergence of blockchain and autonomous drone technology at the 10th World Drone Congress in Shenzhen.

Pakistan Initiates Strategic Discussions on Blockchain Tokenization of Sovereign Debt and Naya Pakistan Certificates

The Ministry of Finance and Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority hold high level talks on utilizing blockchain infrastructure to tokenize sovereign debt instruments and expand global investor access.

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.