Pakistan official says country preparing for digital economy

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1. 2 Sep 2026 75% related

   7 outlets · 2 developments

   PVARA Chairman Reports 40 Million Crypto Accounts in Pakistan

   Most outlets highlighted the figure of 40 million crypto account holders in Pakistan and noted that the country has become the world’s third-largest crypto market, as stated by PVARA Chairman Bilal Bin Saqib. Some also mentioned the estimated $250 billion value of the virtual asset market. While several emphasized the regulatory challenge posed by the unregulated accounts, others focused on the demographic trend, noting that most users are under 40. The framing varied slightly, with some outlets leading with the regulatory implications and others with the market size or user base.

2. 2 Sep 2026 72% related

   6 outlets

   PVARA Chairman briefs Finance Minister on Hong Kong visit

   Most outlets reported that PVARA Chairman Bilal Bin Saqib briefed Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on his recent visit to Hong Kong, focusing on the discussion of digital assets and regulatory developments. ProPakistani highlighted the potential for adopting the Hong Kong model for digital assets in Pakistan, while 24 News HD added context about exploring opportunities for Pakistan in the sector. Other outlets, such as Business Recorder and The Nation, provided similar factual accounts without emphasizing specific policy implications.

3. 30 Aug 2026 80% related

   4 outlets · 2 developments

   Pakistan Establishes Virtual Assets Regulatory Framework in Six Months

   Most outlets led with the speed and low cost of Pakistan's new virtual assets regulatory framework, highlighting that it was established in under six months and used just 8% of the approved budget. The Nation added that the development has drawn international attention, while Daily Pakistan (English) and ProPakistani included the specific budget amount of $200,000. All excerpts attributed the announcement to the Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA) chief or the Minister of State.

4. 29 Aug 2026 76% related

   9 outlets · 2 developments

   Pakistan and Hong Kong explore cooperation in digital finance and capital markets

   Most outlets highlighted the exploration of cooperation between Pakistan and Hong Kong in digital bond issuance and tokenised capital markets. One outlet led with the involvement of the PVARA Chairman and his meetings with Hong Kong officials to discuss regulatory innovation and frontier technologies, noting the institutional context in more detail. Another focused more broadly on Pakistan's efforts to modernise its financial architecture and access international capital.

5. 26 Aug 2026 80% related

   2 outlets

   Bilal Bin Saqib speaks at Silk Road Finance & Technology Forum

   Most outlets highlighted that Bilal Bin Saqib, as Minister of State and PVARA Chairman, attended and spoke at the inaugural Silk Road Finance & Technology Forum in Tashkent. 24 News HD added that he outlined Pakistan’s vision for AI and tokenisation, emphasizing the need for regulatory institutions to keep pace with technological developments. The Nation provided a slightly shorter excerpt, noting his participation and mention of artificial intelligence but without the specific regulatory call.