Pakistan Launches Digital Assets Authority for Blockchain-Focused Regulation

Pakistan’s Ministry of Finance is taking a significant step forward by establishing the Pakistan Digital Assets Authority (PDAA). This new regulatory body will focus on blockchain-powered financial infrastructure, spanning cryptocurrencies, tokenized platforms, and decentralized finance (DeFi), among other services. Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb emphasized the ambition behind this move: “Pakistan must regulate not just to catch up, but to lead,” adding that the PDAA is designed as a future-ready framework for consumer protection, global investment attraction, and innovation in financial sectors.