#DigitalAssetBill DigitalAssetBill There appear to be two distinct bills related to the digital space in Pakistan: "The Digital Nation Pakistan Act, 2025" and the "Virtual Assets Bill 2025".
The Digital Nation Pakistan Act, 2025
This bill, also referred to as the "Digital Assets etc) Bill", focuses on transforming Pakistan into a digital nation. Its key objectives include:
* Accelerating sustainable development.
* Enhancing public service delivery.
* Modernizing governance for improved transparency and effectiveness.
* Establishing a National Digital Masterplan to align digital initiatives across different levels of government.
* Emphasizing effective data governance for secure and responsible data management.
* Prioritizing the development of digital public infrastructure and a data exchange layer to foster innovation and enhance public services while safeguarding citizen privacy.
* Providing secure interfaces for private enterprises to access public services and data as required, ensuring data integrity, privacy, and accessibility without requiring private enterprises to share their proprietary data.
* Leveraging digital platforms to improve the performance, accessibility, and cost-effectiveness of public services, fostering citizen engagement.
* Promoting interoperable digital systems that enable public and private sector collaboration.
* Recognizing the potential of digital technologies to drive innovation, economic growth, and societal well-being.
The Virtual Assets Bill 2025
This bill specifically addresses the regulation of virtual assets, including cryptocurrencies and blockchain technologies. Key aspects of this bill include:
* Establishing a regulatory framework for the issuance, trading, and management of virtual assets.