Pakistan

Securities / Derivatives

Pakistan Approves First Shariah-Compliant Credit Risk Product

By Editors | 17/04/2026

The new takaful-based product aims to expand financing for underserved sectors by providing an alternative to conventional credit guarantees.

AML / KYC

Pakistan Launches Digital Registry to Identify Company UBOs

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/03/2026

The new platform strengthens corporate transparency, AML oversight and regulatory monitoring of company ownership structures, aligning with international standards.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Pakistan Establishes Permanent Legal Basis for Crypto Regulator

By Mark Johnston | 10/03/2026

The new law formalises PVARA's powers, sets strict licensing mandates, and introduces severe penalties for non-compliance, fulfilling a key IMF condition.

Securities / Derivatives

Pakistan Mandates Digital Conversion of Shares for Unlisted Companies

By Nithya Subramanian | 22/02/2026

The second phase of the SECP's digitisation drive requires unlisted companies to transition physical certificates to electronic form.

Enforcement

Pakistan, Sri Lanka to Forge Joint Strategy on Cybercrime, Financial Fraud

By Editors | 17/02/2026

The two nations have agreed to enhance security cooperation and conduct joint law enforcement training to combat transnational criminal mafias.

Securities / Derivatives

Pakistan Capital Market Adopts Faster T+1 Settlement Cycle

By Manesh Samtani | 11/02/2026

The move shortens the trade settlement period from two days, aiming to reduce risk, boost liquidity, and align with global standards.

AML / KYC

Pakistan Tightens AML Oversight on Gold and Real Estate Sectors

By Manesh Samtani | 18/12/2025

The central bank has rolled out a new monitoring system to address trade-based money laundering risks in high-risk sectors.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Pakistan Explores Tokenisation with Binance, Grants Initial Crypto Approvals

By Manesh Samtani | 15/12/2025

Government signs non-binding MoU while the new virtual asset regulator grants initial approvals to Binance and HTX.

Securities / Derivatives

Pakistan Launches Council to Overhaul Capital Market Taxes

By Mark Johnston | 02/12/2025

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb orders comprehensive tax review and establishes working groups to shift economy from bank reliance to market-based financing.