Tag: Virtual Assets Act 2026

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.

Global Crypto Trading Platform Bitget Set to Enter Pakistan Market as Regulatory Framework Nears Completion

Major universal exchange Bitget prepares its entry into Pakistan by hiring a local Chief Executive Officer amid shifting virtual asset regulations.

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.

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.

VEON CEO Meets PVARA Chairman as Pakistan Virtual Assets Act 2026 Unlocks Digital Asset Opportunities

VEON CEO Kaan Terzioglu meets PVARA Chairman Bilal Bin Saqib to discuss opportunities under Pakistan Virtual Assets Act 2026 and expansion of digital asset access.

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.