Pakistan sets Sept. 5 deadline for crypto firms to register or shut down

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Pakistan's Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA) has launched a formal licensing framework for cryptocurrency businesses in the country. Crypto firms have been given until September 5 to submit applications for a no-objection certificate from the regulator. Companies that fail to meet the deadline will be required to cease their operations. The move marks a significant step toward bringing Pakistan's crypto industry under official regulatory oversight.

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