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Track Pakistan crypto laws, PVARA rules, VASP licensing, virtual asset regulation, and key compliance requirements for crypto businesses.

Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA)
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Draft Intro Committee Passed Enacted Effective
Pakistan Virtual Assets Act, 2026 (PVARA) XIII of 2026 Effective Details Draft Draft: Completed Intro Introduced: Completed Committee In committee: Completed Passed Passed: Completed Enacted Enacted: Completed Effective Effective: Current

The Virtual Assets Act, 2026

Pakistan’s Virtual Assets Act, 2026 establishes PVARA as the federal regulator for virtual assets and VASPs, creating licensing, AML/CFT, consumer protection, enforcement, sandbox and coordination powers for Pakistan’s virtual asset market.

Last action: Apr 26, 2026 - PVARA issues pilot advisory

Profile Virtual Assets Act, 2026

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