Digital assets should not be viewed through a single lens: Bilal bin Saqib Published 11 Jul, 2026 06:45pm Saqib meets Mufti Muhammad Taqi Usmani
‘Steps afoot for establishing regulatory framework for digital assets’ Published 03 May, 2026 02:25am LAHORE: Pakistan is taking significant steps toward establishing a formal regulatory framework for digital assets,...
Investment sought in AI, robotics & blockchain Published 01 May, 2026 06:47am ISLAMABAD: Chairman of the Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA) and Minister of State, Bilal Bin...
AI central to improving revenue, public service delivery: finance minister Updated 10 Feb, 2026 10:58pm Says countries adopting artificial intelligence at varying speeds, shaped by their economic structures, development priorities
OPINION: Financial institutions & VASP’s governance Updated 06 Feb, 2026 09:26am The crypto market has entered a phase where volatility, tightening regulations, and institutional participation are...
Pakistani insurer Crescent Star moves towards digital and virtual assets Published 26 Dec, 2025 11:08am Crescent Star Insurance Limited (CSIL), a Pakistani insurance service provider, has signalled plans to enter the...
OPINION: Regulating Pakistan’s crypto ‘boom’ Updated 05 Dec, 2025 07:35am Cryptocurrency has become an essential financial lifeline of many in Pakistan, rising in prominence amid soaring...
Saqib to represent Pakistan at 2 global digital asset forums Published 05 Dec, 2025 06:23am ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s growing footprint in the global digital economy received a major boost as Minister of State...
Virtual assets: Aurangzeb briefed on inaugural regulatory framework Updated 21 Nov, 2025 07:31am ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Muhammad Aurangzeb on Thursday visited the Pakistan Virtual ...
Pakistan: Virtual assets taxation Published 31 Oct, 2025 06:22am The government of Pakistan is now in the process of legalizing cryptocurrency and integrating it within the...
Pakistan must accelerate shift to new economy, says Aurangzeb Updated 23 Aug, 2025 05:33pm Technology is all about being faster, cheaper and better, says finance minister
Pakistan, US deepen ties on crypto collaboration Published 02 Aug, 2025 06:09am ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the United States deepen ties on crypto collaboration following landmark trade agreement, a...
GENIUS Act, 2025 versus VAO, 2025 Updated 25 Jul, 2025 08:13am The global proliferation of crypto and virtual assets has triggered an urgent regulatory response across...
Pakistan, El Salvador sign LoI on crypto collaboration Published 17 Jul, 2025 10:21am Bilal Bin Saqib, Minister of State for Crypto and Blockchain and CEO of the Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC), met with...
Virtual Asset Ordinance 2025: Explanation and comments—I Updated 14 Jul, 2025 07:34am General The President of Pakistan has promulgated an Ordinance by the name of Virtual Assets Ordinance 2025. The...
Pakistan’s commitment to digital assets, economic innovation: meeting held Updated 16 Jun, 2025 01:42pm ISLAMABAD: In a bold demonstration of Pakistan’s commitment to digital assets and economic innovation, Minister for...
Cryptocurrency’s future in Pakistan Updated 06 Jun, 2025 05:24am Legalization of cryptocurrency in Pakistan has evolved into a complex legal and financial dilemma. The Government of...
Bilal meets Trump Council boss Published 05 Jun, 2025 06:08am WASHINGTON: Minister of State for Crypto and Blockchain Bilal bin Saqib met with Executive Director of President...
Regulatory framework for digital, virtual assets discussed Published 03 Jun, 2025 06:14am ISLAMABAD: A high-level meeting of the Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC) was held on Monday at the Finance Division,...
Pakistan Crypto Council agrees on technical committee for draft laws, regulatory framework Updated 02 Jun, 2025 11:23pm Finance Minister Aurangzeb chairs high-level meeting attended by PCC chief, SBP governor, SECP chairman, and others
Pakistan Crypto Council’s meeting on Monday Published 31 May, 2025 05:56am ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Crypto Council will convene a high-level meeting on Monday, 2nd June 2025, to be chaired by...
Pakistan Crypto Council to discuss digital asset rules in upcoming meeting Updated 30 May, 2025 07:58pm Establishment of Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority to also be discussed
Ministry launches strategy to regulate digital assets Updated 22 May, 2025 08:50am ISLAMABAD: In a landmark move to embrace the future of finance, the Ministry of Finance has announced the initiation...
PCC & the new economic arms race Published 27 Apr, 2025 06:08am The world is changing fast – Trump is isolating the US from its former allies, withdrawing from multilateral...
Pakistan, Malaysia explore digital finance alliance Updated 22 Apr, 2025 07:30pm Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC) CEO Bilal Bin Saqib met Malaysia’s Foreign Minister Mohamad Bin Haji Hasan to explore...
Pakistan’s roadmap to crypto legalization–II Updated 23 Mar, 2025 07:10am The establishment of a regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies in Pakistan necessitates a structured and phased...
Pakistan Crypto Council officially launched Published 15 Mar, 2025 05:57am ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC) has officially been launched, marking a significant step in the...
Recognising crypto as strategic asset in Pakistan top priority, says advisor Updated 07 Mar, 2025 10:21pm Pakistan’s chief crypto advisor Bilal bin Saqib has said that the Pakistan Crypto Council recognises the country’s...
Should we embrace digital assets? Updated 04 Mar, 2025 07:02am EDITORIAL: The evolution of digital assets extends far beyond crypto currencies, and their adoption is rapidly...
Policy oversight, regulatory framework: Govt to mull setting up of ‘crypto council’ Updated 26 Feb, 2025 09:30am ISLAMABAD: The government will consider establishing a National Crypto Council, which will serve as a dedicated...