Pakistan is stepping into the future of money!

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) partners

with Japanese blockchain giant Soramitsu to

launch a Central Bank Digital Currency

(CBDC) — the Digital Pakistani Rupee

expected by 2025.

🔹 Key Highlights:

Cutting-edge Tech:

Soramitsu brings Hyperledger Iroha, the same

tech behind Cambodia’s Bakong CBDC

secure, fast, and scalable.

Offline Payments:

Rural areas with limited internet?

No problem! Digital rupee supports offline

mobile transactions.

Regulatory Backbone: With the Virtual Assets

Act 2025, PVARA ensures legal compliance &

licensing.

Economic Boost:

Impacting 250M+ citizens & a $400B

economy — less cash, lower costs, and wider

financial inclusion.

Why It Matters:

Positions Pakistan as a regional fintech leader.

Promotes financial inclusion for the unbanked.

Enables cross-border digital transactions & foreign investment.

Sets a global model for emerging economies exploring CBDCs.

Smart Takeaway:

This is Positive news for Pakistan’s economy,

fintech innovation, and digital transformation.

Keep an eye — the Digital Rupee could

reshape the future of money!