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Pakistan Courts Overseas Exchanges With Virtual Asset License Offers

The Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA) requires applicants to already hold licenses from top global regulators such as the US SEC, UK FCA, EU VASP, UAE VARA, or Singapore’s MAS.

Oladapo Timothy
Last updated: October 16, 2025 5:17 pm
Oladapo Timothy
Published: October 16, 2025
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Pakistan has opened its doors to international crypto exchanges and virtual asset service providers by inviting them to apply for licenses to operate under its newly formed regulatory authority.

The Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA), created under the Virtual Assets Ordinance 2025, reportedly issued a call for Expressions of Interest this Saturday from firms already operating in other major jurisdictions.

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With over 40m users and an estimated $300b in annual trading volume, Pakistan’s virtual asset market shows rapid growth, but until now it has remained largely unregulated.

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  • Pakistan Targets Trusted International Firms for Its New Crypto Regime
  • Applications Accepted on Rolling Basis for Greater Flexibility
  • Policy Support and Infrastructure Development Gain Momentum

Authorities say the licensing drive aims to curb illicit finance while also providing a stable framework for fintech innovation.

Pakistan Targets Trusted International Firms for Its New Crypto Regime

PVARA wants applicant companies to already hold licenses from prominent regulators such as the US SEC, the UK Financial Conduct Authority, the EU’s VASP framework, the UAE’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority, or the Monetary Authority of Singapore.

Bilal bin Saqib, CEO of Pakistan Crypto Council, told BTCRepublic in an earlier interview that the cost of doing business in the country is much cheaper than elsewhere.

“We have access to amazing talent. We are in a very strategic location. For blockchain and crypto, what you need is great human resource,” he said.

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Submissions must include detailed company profiles, licensing information from other jurisdictions, track records in compliance – especially on anti-money laundering, counter-terrorism financing, and know-your-customer standards. Applicants must also define their proposed business model for operating in Pakistan.

Applications Accepted on Rolling Basis for Greater Flexibility

The licensing framework also includes regulatory sandboxes to foster innovation, including products compliant with Shariah law. PVARA said these measures will align Pakistan’s virtual asset sector with international norms set by institutions like the Financial Action Task Force, IMF, and World Bank.

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis via email, giving eligible firms flexibility to submit when ready.

The Virtual Assets Ordinance came into force on July 8, 2025, establishing PVARA with the power to license, regulate and supervise virtual asset service providers across Pakistan.

PVARA’s governing board includes heads of key institutions such as the State Bank of Pakistan, the Securities and Exchange Commission, and the Federal Board of Revenue. It must ensure strong cybersecurity frameworks and consumer protection alongside preventing illicit financial flows.

Policy Support and Infrastructure Development Gain Momentum

Officials describe this as a pivotal step toward integrating Pakistan’s digital-asset economy with global financial practices while offering legal clarity to investors and consumers.

Earlier this year, Pakistan boosted its commitment to crypto regulation by launching the Pakistan Crypto Council, appointing Binance founder Changpeng Zhao as a strategic adviser and working to build infrastructure and policy support.

As the regulatory framework settles, the government hopes that this licensing regime will signal stability to foreign investors while providing Pakistani users with safer, regulated options.

Earlier last month, Pakistan’s central bank governor, Jameel Ahmad, announced the imminent launch of a digital currency pilot, part of broader efforts to strengthen the country’s financial framework.

This strategic move aligns with the approval of the “2025 Virtual Assets Act” to regulate cryptocurrency.

Also, Pakistan and Kyrgyzstan have agreed to deepen collaboration in crypto and blockchain innovation. According to reports, both countries also intend to depend on bilateral cooperation in aspects like blockchain technology and digital finance.

The collaboration was agreed at a high-level virtual meeting between Bilal Bin Saqib, the Minister of State for Crypto and Blockchain in Pakistan, and Farkhat Aminov, Director of Kyrgyzstan’s National Investment Agency.

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