Select Technologies opens IPO registration Published 18 Jun, 2026 11:04am Book building scheduled for June 22-23
easypaisa, Binance to develop emerging financial technology in Pakistan Published 18 Jun, 2026 10:37am Binance has also obtained AML registration under the Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA)
Sovereign debt tokenisation, blockchain-based bonds, NPCs: Govt initiates high-level discussions Published 19 May, 2026 06:02am ISLAMABAD: The government on Monday initiated high-level discussions on sovereign debt tokenisation, exploring...
Govt explores tokenisation of sovereign bonds, NPCs Published 18 May, 2026 07:42pm Pakistan initiates high-level talks on tokenizing sovereign debt and Naya Pakistan Certificates using blockchain to modernize finance and boost global investor access.
‘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,...
Virtual assets sector: PM for proper regulatory system Updated 02 May, 2026 09:20am LAHORE: The Minister of State and Chairman of the Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA) Bilal bin...
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...
Currency dealers meet Pakistan’s crypto chief Published 28 Apr, 2026 01:55pm The Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan (ECAP) leadership held a meeting with Chairman Pakistan Virtual...
Virtual assets pact or pilot project: Prior authorization is a must: PVARA Published 28 Apr, 2026 08:13am ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA) said on Monday that any agreement or pilot...
SBP opens formal banking to licensed virtual asset service providers Updated 15 Apr, 2026 09:28pm The move follows the enactment of the Virtual Assets Act, 2026
Askari Bank, PVARA explore collaboration on virtual assets ecosystem Published 05 Apr, 2026 02:32am ISLAMABAD: Askari Bank hosted Chairman Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA) and Minister of State...
Senate passes Virtual Assets Bill, 2025 Published 28 Feb, 2026 04:56am ISLAMABAD: The Upper House of the Parliament has passed the Virtual Assets Bill, 2025, a government legislative ...
Senate’s panel approves Virtual Assets Bill, 2025 Updated 26 Feb, 2026 08:55am ISLAMABAD: The Senate’s cabinet panel has nodded its approval to the Virtual Assets Bill, 2025, a government...
Aurangzeb stresses AI use for revenue, efficiency and policy support Updated 11 Feb, 2026 09:25am ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Muhammad Aurangzeb underscored the government’s approach to...
Aurangzeb briefs Icoin Tech on digital asset framework Published 14 Jan, 2026 05:56am ISLAMABAD: Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Tuesday briefed the delegation of Icoin Technology Inc on...
PVARA, UAE meeting: Asset tokenisation, regulated digital finance explored Updated 10 Jan, 2026 07:27am ISLAMABAD: Pakistan took a significant step toward asset tokenisation and regulated digital finance as a high-level...
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...
PVARA chief, SBP governor discuss digital asset adoption Published 18 Dec, 2025 02:29pm Central Bank Digital Currency implementation, regulatory roadmap for digital assets also discussed
Crypto exchanges could attract FDI, reverse capital flight: experts Published 16 Dec, 2025 05:58pm Pakistan recently issued NOCs to global crypto platforms Binance and HTX
NOCs to Binance, HTX not a ‘blanket approval’: PVARA chief Published 15 Dec, 2025 04:59am ISLAMABAD: Chairman of the Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA) Bilal bin Saqib said that the No...
Pakistan emerges as ‘rising star’ in fintech, says Forbes Published 01 Dec, 2025 03:39pm As of late November, Pakistan’s 450 fintechs have raised $391 million in venture capital
PVARA & operational inertia Updated 28 Nov, 2025 08:06am EDITORIAL: The Government of Pakistan, instead of tabling a Bill in Parliament, asked the President to promulgate...
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’s PVARA calls for ‘Expressions of Interest’ from crypto exchanges and VASPs Updated 14 Sep, 2025 11:12am ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has invited global cryptocurrency exchanges and Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) to...
Crypto: a challenge and an opportunity Updated 29 Aug, 2025 06:48am EDITORIAL: There is a clear sense of urgency within the board of the newly-formed Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory...
From tariffs to tokens Published 28 Aug, 2025 06:11am With America’s obsession to gain revenue by restricting trade through customs and tariffs, a historical similarity...
PVARA discusses key steps for its functioning Published 27 Aug, 2025 06:13am ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA) board on Tuesday discussed key steps to...
Pakistan’s virtual asset authority weighs withdrawing SBP’s crypto ban Published 26 Aug, 2025 02:40pm The Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA), in its first board meeting on Tuesday, deliberated on...
Cryptocurrency, virtual assets: ‘PVARA’ Ord to be tabled in Senate tomorrow Updated 14 Aug, 2025 09:05am ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb is scheduled to lay before the Upper House of the Parliament the...
Digital economy & virtual assets: Pakistan takes a giant leap Published 31 Jul, 2025 07:52am KARACHI: Pakistan took a significant step forward in its digital transformation journey, as leaders from government,...
