Published on, Aug. 24 -- August 24, 2025 12:22 PM

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has raised serious concerns about the rising trend of unregulated digital transactions in Pakistan, warning that the country could face international penalties and risk re-entering the FATF grey list. He said nearly 25 million Pakistanis, especially youth, are engaged in digital businesses, and without proper oversight, such activities could invite financial scrutiny, sanctions, and harm to the country's economic credibility.

Speaking at the Leadership Summit on Blockchain and Digital Assets, Aurangzeb stressed that Pakistan had exited the FATF grey list after six difficult years, and unregulated digital transactions must not become a reason to slip ba...