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Pakistan's crypto regulator, PVARA, is developing a dual framework that assesses digital assets from both regulatory and Shariah perspectives. After a June 2026 fatwa declared crypto purchases impermissible, PVARA chairman Bilal bin Saqib met scholar Mufti Taqi Usmani, arguing that different digital assets need separate technical and religious evaluation rather than one blanket ruling.

Pakistan's National Data Governance Policy 2026 declares government data a strategic national asset and requires sensitive government and personal data to be hosted and processed within Pakistan. Offshore processing needs prior approval and safeguards. The Pakistan Digital Authority will oversee implementation, aiming to strengthen data sovereignty, privacy, and citizens' digital rights.

The Prime Minister's Cloud Program for Startups, run by Ignite under Pakistan's Ministry of IT, reimburses eligible startups for cloud costs, up to $13,500 across two tiers, with up to 60% of spending covered. It supports startups using providers like AWS, Google Cloud, and Azure to scale affordably, plus expert guidance.