Pakistan Opens Crypto Licensing Portal, Sets Deadline for Existing Firms
Pakistan's Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA) has launched its licensing portal for virtual asset service providers, including exchanges and custodians.
The deadline for existing firms to submit an application for a no-objection certificate (NOC) is September 5. Companies that fail to apply by then will be required to cease operations, according to the PVARA website.
PVARA has already issued NOCs to some firms, including Binance and HTX in December 2025, allowing them to establish local subsidiaries and prepare full license applications.