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Pakistan Explores Blockchain-Powered Remittances
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November 4, 2026November 4, 2026News

Pakistan Explores Blockchain-Powered Remittances From the Gulf: What the “$1 Billion” Claim Means

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Pakistan is exploring blockchain-based payment systems that its virtual assets regulator says could cut the cost of sending money home from abroad and unlock close to $1 billion in additional benefits. The proposal, outlined by Minister of State and Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA) Chairman Bilal Bin Saqib, includes regulated stablecoins and a pilot...

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July 23, 2026July 24, 2026Opinion

Pakistan’s Neutrality in the Iran War Is Costing More Than It Buys

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Since the war began on 28 February with the joint American and Israeli strikes that killed Iran’s supreme leader, Pakistan’s position has not moved an inch on paper. The Foreign Office has condemned the strikes on Iran. It has condemned Iran’s retaliatory strikes on the Gulf states. It has repeated, briefing after briefing, that there...