Bilal Bin Saqib
PVARA Joins Pakistan’s Anti-Money Laundering Act (AMLA)
The Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA) has officially entered the country’s anti-money laundering framework. The National Executive Committee on AML-CFT approved adding PVARA to…
Pakistan Regulates Virtual Assets in 15 Months: PVARA Chairman Briefs PM
Recently, Pakistan took a massive step toward shaping the future of global finance. Minister of State and PVARA Chairman Bilal Bin Saqib briefed Prime Minister…
Bilal Bin Saqib Delivers Keynote Address at Harvard Islamic Finance Conference
Pakistan’s Minister of State and Chairman of the Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA), Bilal Bin Saqib, MBE, delivered a keynote address at Harvard University…
The AI Future Is Here: Bilal Bin Saqib Meets OpenAI’s CEO Sam Altman
Pakistan is positioning itself as more than a consumer of artificial intelligence technology. PVARA Chairman Bilal Bin Saqib met OpenAI CEO Sam Altman at the…
How Bilal Bin Saqib Positioned Pakistan as an Emerging Crypto Pioneer At UNGA 2026
For the first time in UN history, a nation from the Global South hosted the opening policy dialogue on tokenization at the General Assembly. Pakistan…
Bilal Bin Saqib at UNGA 81: “Global South Has Been on the Menu for Too Long, Now We Need a Seat on the Table”
At the 81st UNGA High-Level Side Event, Bilal Bin Saqib delivered a compelling speech. He currently serves as Pakistan’s Minister of State and the Chairman…
Pakistan Updates US Envoy on Virtual Asset Regulatory Framework
US Chargé d’Affaires Natalie Baker met Minister of State Bilal Bin Saqib, who heads the Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority, on Sunday to discuss developments…
PVARA Chairman Urges Global Action on Digital Finance Regulation at UN
Recently, Minister of State and Chairman of the Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA), Bilal Bin Saqib, delivered a decisive virtual keynote address at the…
PVARA Advances Crypto Licensing Regime in Third Authority Meeting
Pakistan is officially taking concrete steps toward regulating its booming digital asset space. Today, the Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA) held its third official…
PVARA at Point Zero Forum: Pakistan Takes Center Stage in Global Crypto Policy Talks
The rules governing global money are being rewritten, and Pakistan intends to help write them. This bold declaration came directly from Bilal Bin Saqib, Minister…
Pakistan Named “Country of Honour” at 10th World Drone Congress
Pakistan took center stage at the 10th World Drone Congress in Shenzhen, China, on Friday. The country was named the “Country of Honour” at the…
PM Shehbaz Sharif Orders Urgent Legalization of Cryptocurrency in Pakistan
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif wants to fast-track the legalization of cryptocurrency in Pakistan. Today, he directed authorities to make the regulatory framework for the virtual…
How to Buy Bitcoin in Pakistan? PVARA Chairman Gets Slammed for Giving Bizarre Advice
Bilal bin Saqib, the head of the newly established Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA), is facing intense criticism today. During a recent interview with…
