A major step forward has emerged in Pakistan’s digital finance landscape. This occurred after a high-level meeting between the Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA) and a delegation from the United Arab Emirates at the Prime Minister’s Office.
The meeting brought together senior officials and representatives from DAMAC Group and its regulated digital platform Prypco. This highlighted growing interest from UAE-based investors in Pakistan’s emerging virtual assets framework.
The session was chaired by Bilal bin Saqib, Chairman of PVARA. It featured Salem Mohammed Al Zaabi as a special guest.
Discussions focused on the tokenisation of real estate, government-owned assets, and debt instruments. Bilal bin Saqib described tokenisation as a potential national economic driver. He said it could unlock dormant assets and convert them into transparent, investable opportunities.
Chairman, Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority and Minister of State, Bilal Bin Saqib, met Amira Hussain Sajwani, Co-Managing Director of DAMAC Group and CEO of PRYPCO, along with her delegation, at the Prime Minister’s Office.
The meeting was also attended by H.E. Salem… pic.twitter.com/lu103juemX
— Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (@PakistanVARA) January 8, 2026He noted that blockchain-based tokenisation would enable secure international participation in Pakistan’s real estate market. Moreover, it would improve transparency and regulatory oversight across asset classes.
Separately, Bilal bin Saqib has also confirmed that crypto mining activities are expected to begin in Pakistan within the coming weeks. In a recent media interview, he said new technologies have made bitcoin mining more efficient. Specialised mining equipment could be installed at power plants to support the initiative.
The discussions underline Pakistan’s broader push to regulate virtual assets. They aim to attract foreign investment and position Pakistan as a regional player in digital finance and blockchain-driven innovation.
