PVARA (Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority) is Pakistan’s federal regulator for crypto and digital assets, created under the Virtual Assets Ordinance, 2025.
Regulates and licenses crypto exchanges and VASPs
Ensures AML/CFT compliance aligned with FATF standards
Operates under the Ministry of Finance
Protects consumers while supporting blockchain innovation
Issuing EoIs and NOCs to platforms like Binance for regulated entry
Purpose: Bring legal clarity, global compliance, and safe growth to Pakistan’s digital-asset ecosystem.
