Blog articles tagged with PEP Due Diligence

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Jun 2026

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Fortifying Compliance: The Multilateral MOU Between FMU and Law Enforcement Agencies – An Intelligence Sharing Mechanism and Its Operational Impact

In Pakistan's evolving financial landscape, robust mechanisms for combating financial crime are paramount. The Financia...

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Jun 2026

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Pakistan’s Multi-Agency AML Architecture: Roles, Responsibilities, and Corporate Compliance Risks

The Multi-Agency AML Landscape in Pakistan For business owners and corporate entities in Pakistan, Anti-Money Laundering...

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Jun 2026

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The Financial Monitoring Unit (FMU) in Pakistan: Powers, Structure, and AML/CFT Compliance Obligations

The Role of FMU Pakistan in the Regulatory Framework For business owners and corporate entities operating in Pakistan, t...

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Jun 2026

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Strategic Bitcoin Reserve: Constitutional and Tax Implications for Pakistan’s Business Landscape

The Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Proposal: A Regulatory Overview Discussions surrounding a 'Strategic Bitcoin Reserve' have...

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Jun 2026

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Stablecoin Regulation Under PVARA: Analyzing the SBP-MOF MoU and Digital Remittance Frameworks

The Evolving Regulatory Landscape for Digital Assets The memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the State Bank of Pak...

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Jun 2026

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Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) in Pakistan: Regulatory and Tax Implications for Businesses

The SBP Digital Currency Initiative: A Shift in Corporate SettlementThe State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is actively explori...

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Jun 2026

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FATF Travel Rule for Crypto: What Pakistani VASPs Must Transmit With Every Transfer Above Threshold

The Regulatory Shift: Understanding the FATF Travel Rule As Pakistan intensifies its efforts to comply with the Financia...

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Jun 2026

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PVARA AML Annual Return Form A6: Compliance Mandates for Licensed VASPs in Pakistan

The Regulatory Landscape for VASPs in Pakistan Following the integration of Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) into...

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Jun 2026

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AML/CFT Compliance for PVARA-Licensed Exchanges: A Regulatory Roadmap

The Evolving Compliance Landscape for Virtual Asset Exchanges As the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SEC...

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Jun 2026

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Leveraging Surplus Electricity for Bitcoin Mining and AI Data Centers: A Regulatory and Tax Perspective in Pakistan

The Strategic Shift in Energy Utilization Pakistan currently grapples with significant power generation surpluses during...

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Jun 2026

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Bitcoin Mining Income Tax: FBR’s Emerging Position on Classification

The Regulatory Ambiguity of Bitcoin Mining in PakistanFor businesses and individual investors engaged in cryptocurrency...

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Jun 2026

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Crypto in Wealth Statements: Section 116 Obligations and FBR Valuation Protocols

The Compliance Landscape for Virtual Assets As the regulatory environment in Pakistan evolves, taxpayers holding virtual...

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Jun 2026

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VASP Withholding Agent Status: Tax Obligations on User Profits in Pakistan

The Regulatory Landscape for VASPs in Pakistan The categorization of Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) within Paki...

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Jun 2026

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Crypto Capital Gains Tax: Navigating the Finance Bill 2026 Proposed Amendment to Section 37

The Shift Toward Digital Asset TaxationThe Finance Bill 2026 marks a pivotal transition in the Federal Board of Revenue’...

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Jun 2026

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FBR’s Role in PVARA: Tax Compliance Obligations for Licensed VASPs in Pakistan

The Regulatory Landscape for Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) Following the formalization of the VASP framework u...

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Jun 2026

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Crypto Trading and Foreign Exchange Compliance: Navigating the Intersection of SBP Manuals and PVARA Licensing

The Legal Reality of Crypto Trading in Pakistan The regulatory landscape for digital assets in Pakistan remains restrict...

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Jun 2026

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PVARA License Application: A Practitioner’s Guide to Compliance and Requirements

The Evolving Landscape of Virtual Assets in PakistanThe regulatory environment for Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASP...

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Jun 2026

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SBP Circular No. 10 of 2026: Banks Now Authorized to Open Accounts for PVARA-Licensed VASPs

The Paradigm Shift in VASP Banking For years, Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) in Pakistan have operated in a fin...

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Jun 2026

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No-Objection Certificate vs. Full License: Decoding the Regulatory Status of Binance and OKX in Pakistan

The Regulatory Landscape for Digital Asset Platforms in Pakistan Recent media discourse surrounding major cryptocurrency...

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Jun 2026

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VASP Licensing Under PVARA: A Regulatory Guide for Crypto and Digital Asset Businesses in Pakistan

The Regulatory Landscape for VASPs in PakistanThe introduction of the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) and sub...

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Jun 2026

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Sharia Advisory Committee Under PVARA: Navigating Islamic Finance-Compatible Virtual Assets in Pakistan

The Emergence of Sharia-Compliant Virtual Asset Regulation The regulatory landscape for virtual assets in Pakistan is un...

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