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Bilal Bin Saqib meets OpenAI CEO Sam Altman at the United Nations to discuss Pakistan’s AI potential

Pakistan Lands on OpenAI’s Radar as AI Talks Expand

Pakistan’s growing digital potential has entered a broader global artificial intelligence conversation after Minister of State and Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA) Chairman Bilal Bin Saqib met OpenAI CEO…

Zara Fatima September 24, 2026

PVARA says around 40 million Pakistanis have cryptocurrency-linked accounts as the country moves toward virtual asset regulation.

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PVARA Says 40 Million Pakistanis Hold Crypto Accounts

Around 40 million Pakistanis have cryptocurrency-linked accounts, according to Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA) Chairman Bilal Bin Saqib. Saqib shared the figure while briefing a Senate committee, highlighting the…

Zara Fatima August 31, 2026

Pakistan explores regulated stablecoins to reduce costs for international remittances and modernize digital payment infrastructure.

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Pakistan Explores Regulated Stablecoins for Remittances

Pakistan is assessing whether regulated stablecoins could be incorporated into the country's remittance framework as authorities explore ways to reduce the cost of sending money across borders. According to Bilal…

Zara Fatima August 23, 2026