Pakistans crypto regulation enters a critical enforcement phase as virtual asset service providers (VASPs) face a September 5, 2026 deadline to file a No-Objection Certificate (NOC) with the Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA). Under the Virtual Assets Act 2026, which took effect on March 5, existing crypto businesses were classified as transitional operators and given six months to regularize their activities. Firms that fail to submit an NOC by the deadline must stop providing covered virtual asset services in Pakistan. Operating without authorization can also constitute a… Read more







