The Pakistan Digital Authority (PDA) and the Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA) have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening institutional collaboration aimed at advancing Pakistan’s digital governance framework and virtual assets ecosystem. During a visit to the PDA headquarters, PVARA Chairman Bilal Bin Saqib met with PDA Chairperson Dr. Sohail Munir to discuss how both organizations can work together to ensure that digital governance reforms and virtual asset regulations evolve in a coordinated and complementary manner. The meeting highlighted the growing importance of cross-institutional cooperation as Pakistan continues building a modern and technology-driven regulatory environment.
During the discussions, Dr. Sohail Munir briefed the PVARA delegation on the Pakistan Digital Authority’s mandate and the key initiatives currently underway to modernize public sector digital governance. The two sides exchanged views on emerging technologies, digital transformation and the increasing need for collaboration among government institutions to develop a future-ready digital ecosystem. They emphasized that as digital services, financial technologies and virtual assets continue to converge, regulatory bodies must adopt a coordinated approach to ensure innovation is supported while maintaining effective governance.
The meeting also explored areas of mutual interest where the two organizations can collaborate on policy development, institutional coordination and technology-driven regulatory frameworks. Officials agreed that strengthening cooperation between digital governance and virtual asset regulators will help establish a more integrated and efficient digital landscape, enabling public institutions to respond more effectively to evolving technological trends and regulatory challenges.
The engagement reflects Pakistan’s broader efforts to build a collaborative digital ecosystem in which regulatory authorities work together to support innovation, improve governance and strengthen public trust in emerging digital technologies. As digital transformation accelerates across both the public and private sectors, partnerships between institutions such as the PDA and PVARA are expected to play an increasingly important role in shaping policies that promote sustainable digital growth while supporting the country’s long-term digital development objectives.
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