Pakistan, July 12 -- Chairman of the Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority Bilal bin Saqib said he held a constructive meeting with renowned religious scholar Mufti Muhammad Taqi Usmani regarding digital assets and their Sharia status. The discussion focused on understanding emerging technologies while protecting the public from fraud, exploitation, and financial risks. The meeting comes amid growing debate over cryptocurrency regulation in Pakistan.

In a statement shared on social media platform X, Bilal bin Saqib said both sides agreed on the common objective of safeguarding Pakistani citizens from potential financial losses. He emphasized the need for careful evaluation of digital assets instead of viewing all forms of virtual ...