š¢ In a historic move for Asia's crypto ecosystem, Pakistan has taken two firm steps towards the adoption and regulation of the sector:
In March 2025, the Pakistan Crypto Council was created.
On July 8, 2025, the PVARA (Pakistan Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority) was officially launched, led by global entrepreneur Bilal Bin Saqib.
This structure aims to make Pakistan a global crypto hub, with clear rules aligned to international FATF (Financial Action Task Force) standards.