The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on September 3, 2025, announced a controlled framework that will allow citizens to make restricted purchases of approved cryptocurrencies. The move marks Pakistan’s first step toward recognizing virtual assets under state regulation.
Alongside this, the SBP confirmed work on a central bank digital currency (CBDC), widely described as a potential “digital rupee.”
Officials said the policy is designed to bring crypto activity under oversight while encouraging digital innovation in the financial sector. Though exact limits on purchases have not yet been disclosed, analysts see the shift as a significant milestone that places Pakistan among emerging economies cautiously integrating crypto into their monetary systems.
