Shahzaib Shafique

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🇵🇰 Is there still a ban on crypto in Pakistan?

Yes — as of August 2025, the official ban on cryptocurrency in Pakistan remains in place.
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has not yet lifted the ban, and no bank or financial institution is allowed to buy, sell, transact, or invest in crypto.

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Here's the complete update in English regarding the crypto ban situation in Pakistan as of August 2025:

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🇵🇰 Is Crypto Still Banned in Pakistan?

Yes — cryptocurrency is still banned in Pakistan as of August 2025. The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has not yet lifted the ban on trading, holding, or transacting in crypto assets. No bank or financial institution is legally allowed to facilitate crypto transactions.

Sources:

Dawn News

Profit Pakistan

Reuters

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🔐 When Will the Ban End?

1. New Crypto Law is Almost Ready

In July 2025, the government passed the Virtual Assets Ordinance 2025, forming a regulatory authority called PVARA (Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority).

PVARA will license, monitor, and regulate all crypto exchanges and wallets.

The law is not yet implemented, but expected soon — possibly late 2025 or early 2026.

2. Ban Will Likely End After Licensing Starts

Once PVARA starts issuing licenses, crypto trading on registered platforms will likely become legal.

Until then, any trading remains illegal, even via apps like Binance or Coinbase.

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🔮 What’s the Future Outlook for Crypto in Pakistan?

✅ Regulation Coming

PVARA is expected to begin licensing exchanges and VASPs (Virtual Asset Service Providers).

KYC, AML, and Shariah-compliant rules are being finalized.

💰 Government Strategy

Pakistan is planning a strategic Bitcoin reserve and is exploring state-level crypto mining to use surplus electricity.

Over 2,000 MW of power is allocated for AI + crypto infrastructure development.

🏦 Financial Integration

The government is exploring the inclusion of crypto into mainstream banking and foreign exchange systems.

Reports show officials are now working with Binance advisors and financial bodies to build a safe crypto environment.

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📊 Summary Table

Topic Current Status (Aug 2025)

Crypto Legal Status ❌ Still banned
New Law ✅ Virtual Assets Ordinance 2025 passed
Regulatory Body ✅ PVARA established but not fully active
Trading Allowed? ❌ Not yet — will begin post-licensing
Ban Removal Expected Possibly in late 2025 or early 2026
National Crypto Projects Bitcoin Reserve, Mining Zones, AI infrastructure

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📌 Advice for You

1. Don’t trade crypto in Pakistan right now — it is still legally banned and could lead to action.

2. Stay updated on official announcements from SBP and PVARA.

3. If you’re interested in crypto, use this time to:

Learn about blockchain

Prepare KYC documents

Get familiar with wallets (non-custodial like Trust Wallet, MetaMask)

Follow updates from Binance and PVARA

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✅ Final Verdict:

Crypto trading is still illegal in Pakistan but the government has clear plans to regulate and legalize it via a new law and licensing authority (PVARA). The actual lifting of the ban will likely happen by late 2025 or early 2026, once the legal framework is fully active.

If you’d like, I can also notify you (or prepare a short alert system) when the crypto regulation officially goes live in Pakistan.

Would you like a short PDF guide on this in English or Urdu?