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Crypto operators face September 5 deadline to seek NOCs under Pakistan's new licensing regime
Existing virtual asset service providers must apply for a no-objection certificate by Saturday or cease operations, PVARA says.
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Technology covers telecommunications regulation, digital services, cybersecurity notices, and regulated technology sectors in Pakistan. We monitor the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority, the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication, and relevant regulatory bodies to report on service changes, spectrum allocations, consumer protection measures, data protection developments, and cybersecurity advisories. Articles identify the issuing authority, the affected service or platform, the effective date, and the action required from users. Coverage distinguishes between scheduled maintenance, observed service disruptions, and official advisories, and never adds vulnerability instructions unsupported by adequate verification.
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Pakistan opens virtual asset licensing regime, sets September 5 deadline for existing operators
PVARA has opened its licensing portal and notified regulations under the Virtual Assets Act 2026, requiring existing service providers to apply by September 5 or cease operations, while licensed firms gain access to formal banking.
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NEPRA exempts sub-25kW distributed generation from its concurrence
Prosumers with distributed generation facilities of 25kW or below no longer need NEPRA concurrence and may proceed with licensee approval alone, under amendments notified on 6 August 2026.
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Legalise.pk Develops AI-based Legal Drafting and Research Platform for Pakistani Lawyers
Legalise.pk combines three main AI tools, the Legal Document Generator, Case Compiler and Matter Reviewer, with case law research, statutes and other legal reference tools for advocates practising in Pakistan.
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PTA caps eSIM fee at Rs1,500, allows 10 free transfers
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority has reduced the maximum eSIM issuance charge to Rs1,500 and introduced up to 10 free device transfers, effective 17 August 2026.
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FBR Tax Systems Offline Through Monday Morning for Planned Maintenance
IRIS, Digital Invoicing, SWAPS, the Payment System, and POS Registration have been unavailable since early Saturday and are not expected to resume until 5:00 a.m. Monday.
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SBP Mandates Raast QR at Fuel Pumps, Extends Card Fee Caps to 2027
The State Bank has directed all regulated financial institutions to deploy interoperable Raast QR-based payments at fuel stations, while card transaction fees remain capped at Rs1 per litre until 31 January 2027.
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PTA Upgrades Consumer Portal with Telecom Tariff Tracking Features
Pakistan's telecom regulator now provides quarterly price trends and annual percentage increase data for major mobile bundles to help consumers compare service offerings.
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PTA Imposes Live Finger Detection Requirements and Strict Oversight on SIM Issuance
Telecom operators across Pakistan face direct legal accountability for unauthorized SIM distributions as the regulatory authority mandates advanced anti-spoofing fingerprint verification technology.
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HBL, 1LINK, and UnionPay Launch Co-Badged Debit Cards for Overseas Acceptance
A payment initiative allows Pakistani cardholders to access global merchants and foreign ATMs using a single debit card while processing domestic transactions locally.
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Plainly Pakistan is now live
A short owner-authored launch note confirming that Plainly Pakistan is available to readers.