Pakistan and US officials discuss digital asset regulation

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1. 13 Sep 2026 77% related

   10 outlets · 2 developments

   Pakistan urges global cooperation on digital assets regulation

   Most outlets reported that Pakistan is calling for a unified global framework to regulate digital assets, with a focus on international cooperation. Dawn and The Nation both highlighted the emphasis on moving from discussion to concrete regulatory action, while Minute Mirror specifically mentioned the UN as the forum for this effort. The framing was largely consistent across the excerpts, with slight variation in the prominence of the UN’s role.

2. 10 Sep 2026 78% 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.

3. 2 Sep 2026 77% 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.

4. 31 Aug 2026 78% 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.

5. 26 Aug 2026 76% 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.