--- title: "Pakistan moves toward regulated virtual assets framework, says Finance Minister" description: "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." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/9897-pakistan-moves-towards-regulated-virtual-assets-says site: HarZaviya language: en --- # Pakistan moves toward regulated virtual assets framework, says Finance Minister business · updated 23 Sep 2026, 11:51 PM PKT · 22–23 Sep 2026 · 4 articles from 4 outlets over 2 developments **HarZaviya summary** — how 4 outlets covered this, generated automatically from their headlines and excerpts: > Most outlets reported that Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb stated Pakistan is moving toward a regulated virtual assets framework. 24 News HD noted the development as part of a broader system for the digital economy, while the Business Recorder highlighted the government’s aim to use blockchain and tokenisation for cheaper remittances and SME finance. Both outlets framed the announcement as a forward-looking policy shift. ## How it developed Newest development first. Each carries its own coverage and, where we have one, our summary of it. ### 23 Sep 2026 — Pakistan works on virtual asset rules, eyes tokenised debt and real estate (1 outlet) - **Profit** — [Pakistan works on virtual asset rules, eyes tokenised debt and real estate](https://profit.pakistantoday.com.pk/2026/09/23/pakistan-works-on-virtual-asset-rules-eyes-tokenised-debt-and-real-estate) · 23 Sep 2026, 11:51 PM PKT > Proposed framework to cover licensing and oversight as government explores digital assets for lower-cost remittances ### 22 Sep 2026 — Pakistan moves toward regulated virtual assets framework, says Finance Minister (3 outlets) > 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. - **Minute Mirror** — [Pakistan moves towards regulated virtual assets fr...](https://minutemirror.com.pk/pakistan-moves-towards-regulated-virtual-assets-framework-633602/) · 22 Sep 2026, 11:34 AM PKT > Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said Pakistan is moving towards a regulated framework for virtual assets as the government explores blockchain and tokenisation to support remittances - **Business Recorder** — [Pakistan moves towards regulated virtual assets, says Aurangzeb](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40440636/pakistan-moves-towards-regulated-virtual-assets-says-aurangzeb) · 22 Sep 2026, 10:20 AM PKT · 91% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan is transitioning towards a regulated virtual-assets framework, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said on Monday, as the government seeks to harness blockchain and tokenisation for cheaper remittances, SME financing, sovereign debt and broader financial inclusion. Aurangzeb participated in a series of high-level engagements in New York, USA, on the first day of his visit, during the U... - **24 News HD** — [Pakistan heading towards Regulated Virtual Assets framework, says Aurangzeb](https://www.24newshd.tv/22-Sep-2026/pakistan-heading-towards-regulated-virtual-assets-framework-says-aurangzeb) · 22 Sep 2026, 10:13 AM PKT · 81% identical wording to the newest filing > Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said on Tuesday that Pakistan was heading towards Regulated Virtual Assets’ framework and a comprehensive system was being shaped up for digital economy, reported 24NewsHD TV channel. ## Part of a bigger story Other stories whose coverage resembles this one, nearest first. 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