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News, guides and analysis on Pakistan's fintech, with every number sourced.
Crypto tax in Pakistan: what the rules say in 2026
Pakistan has no crypto-specific tax rate. What the Finance Act 2026 did and did not add, how gains are likely treated, and what goes in your wealth statement.
Banking · PartnerBank account blocked after a P2P crypto trade: what to do
Why Pakistani bank accounts get frozen after P2P crypto trades, how a chain dispute works, and the steps people take, including State Bank and PVARA complaints.
Regulation · PartnerIs crypto legal in Pakistan? What individuals need to know
The Virtual Assets Act 2026 regulates crypto businesses, not ordinary holders. What it says, what the State Bank and PVARA said, and where the risks remain.
Stablecoins · PartnerPVARA: stablecoin pilots in Pakistan need approval first
PVARA's April 2026 advisory says stablecoin remittance pilots and partnerships need its prior approval. What it means for banks, fintechs and launch plans.
Freelancers · PartnerWhat is a PRC certificate? A guide for Pakistani freelancers
A PRC is the bank document showing a payment from abroad reached you and was converted to rupees. What it covers, who issues it and when you won't get one.
BankingAllied Bank Fintech Hackathon 2026: PKR 5.3m, apply by 11 Nov
Allied Bank and LUMS open the 5th Fintech Hackathon, with a PKR 5.3 million prize pool across five themes from agentic AI to remittances. Apply by 11 November.
From usHow we write about Pakistan's fintech market
Every number on this site links to where it came from. Here is how Fintech Pakistan picks sources, checks figures and keeps its articles short and useful.
From us · PartnerFintech Pakistan × Crypto Awaz: a strategic partnership
Fintech Pakistan and Crypto Awaz, a Pakistani crypto community, are partnering to help international fintechs build visibility and connections in Pakistan.
Remittances$41.6 billion home: Pakistan's remittance record
Workers' remittances hit a record $41.6 billion in FY26, and the new fiscal year began stronger. Here is where the money comes from, and who wants to move it.
Payments92% digital: what SBP's latest data says about payments
Nine in ten retail payments in Pakistan now run through digital channels. By value, the story is very different. Here is what the State Bank's data shows.
BankingPakistan's digital banks: who's live and who's piloting
Five applicants won in-principle digital bank approval in 2023. Here is how far each one has moved, from live services to the pilots still in progress.
RegulationPVARA licensing: what Pakistan's virtual asset rulebook says
Eleven licence categories, capital from PKR 15 million to PKR 500 million, and a passed deadline. Here is what Pakistan's virtual asset rulebook requires.
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