Pakistan urges global cooperation on digital assets regulation

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1. 23 Sep 2026 78% related

   4 outlets · 2 developments

   Pakistan moves toward regulated virtual assets framework, says Finance Minister

   Most outlets led with the announcement by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb that Pakistan is moving toward a regulated virtual assets framework. They also highlighted the government's exploration of blockchain and tokenisation, particularly for cheaper remittances and SME support. The framing was largely consistent, with variations in the level of detail provided on the scope of the digital economy initiatives.

2. 22 Sep 2026 85% related

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   Bilal Bin Saqib speaks at UNGA on Global South and financial systems

   Most outlets led with Bilal Bin Saqib’s address at the UNGA, focusing on his call for a reformed global financial system and the role of the Global South. Geo News described his remarks in the context of a broader forum on social business, youth, and technology, while Daily Pakistan emphasized his “bold pitch” and the significance of the Global South now being included in global discussions. Both outlets used slightly different phrasing to highlight the event’s importance but aligned on the core message of financial reform and inclusion.

3. 21 Sep 2026 77% related

   5 outlets

   Pakistan and US officials discuss digital asset regulation

   Most outlets reported that Minister Bilal Bin Saqib and US Chargé d’Affaires Natalie Baker met to discuss Pakistan’s evolving regulatory framework for digital assets. The framing was largely consistent, with a focus on the development of a secure and sustainable virtual asset market. Dawn added context about the broader US-Pakistan engagement on the issue, while Minute Mirror briefly noted the rapid development of the virtual asset sector. All excerpts used similar phrasing to describe the meeting and its purpose, with no significant differences in emphasis.

4. 10 Sep 2026 81% related

   3 outlets

   PVARA seeks religious guidance on digital assets

   Most outlets reported that the Pakistan Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (PVARA) is consulting the country’s top religious authority on digital and virtual assets, with the chairman, Bilal Bin Saqib, stating that the authority is taking the Grand Mufti of Pakistan into confidence. One outlet noted that the minister of state for digital assets made the announcement, while another described the move as the authority "taking the country’s top" religious figure into confidence, without naming the specific position.

5. 31 Aug 2026 81% related

   3 outlets · 2 developments

   Pakistan official says country preparing for digital economy

   Most outlets highlighted the statement by Bilal Bin Saqib, Minister of State and Chairman of the Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority, that Pakistan is preparing for future technology and the digital economy. One outlet noted the location (Hong Kong) and event (Bitcoin Asia Conference) where the remarks were made, while another omitted these details but included the term "next generation of technology." Both excerpts presented the statement in a neutral, forward-looking tone without additional context or framing.