State Bank of Pakistan

Pakistan sets up new watchdog as central bank readies CBDC
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22 July, 2025

Pakistan sets up new watchdog as central bank readies CBDC

The Pakistan Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (PVARA) will take over as the top watchdog, with central bank, SEC, taxman, and...
Pakistan warms up to digital assets with new bill
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15 November, 2024

Pakistan warms up to digital assets with new bill

The new State Bank of Pakistan Act allows the top bank to issue a CBDC and legalizes digital currencies, but...
Pakistan adopts blockchain KYC platform for financial institutions
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31 December, 2023

Pakistan adopts blockchain KYC platform for financial institutions

Pakistan's central bank has approved blockchain KYC for banks, boosting security and efficiency with privacy measures, uniformity, cost savings, and...
Pakistan’s central bank confirms CBDC development, seeks to catch up with industry pioneers
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26 July, 2023

Pakistan’s central bank confirms CBDC development, seeks to catch up with industry pioneers

The State Bank of Pakistan’s CBDC pilot is expected to be carried out in stages, roping in the Pakistani commercial...
Pakistan set to impose blanket ban on digital currencies
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25 May, 2023

Pakistan set to impose blanket ban on digital currencies

Part of the conditions set by the Financial Action Task Force to remove Pakistan from its “grey list” was the...
Pakistan banks to develop blockchain-based eKYC platform
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10 March, 2023

Pakistan banks to develop blockchain-based eKYC platform

eKYC platform Consonance will rely on blockchain to provide banks and financial institutions with a standardized framework to carry out...
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