Pakistan has no specific cryptocurrency regulation.
| Status | Restricted |
| Risk Score | 55/100 (High Risk) |
| Region | south asia |
| Currency | PKR |
| Capital Gains (Personal) | No specific crypto tax; general CGT rates (12.5-15%) could apply if formalized |
| Capital Gains (Corporate) | 29% CIT (general) |
| VAT on Crypto | No |
| Staking Tax | Unclear - no specific guidance |
| Airdrop Tax | Unclear |
No crypto-specific tax guidance available.
| Required | No |
| Regulator | SBP / SECP |
| Framework | SBP has banned banks from facilitating crypto; SECP exploring digital asset regulation; caretaker government studied crypto framework in 2024 |
| Ease | very_complex |
| Cost (USD) | N/A - no licensing pathway |
No detailed enforcement information available
| KYC Required | Yes |
| Travel Rule | No |
| FATF Member | No |
| FATF Status | compliant |
| FATF Body | APG |
| Suspicious-Activity Reporting | No |
Status: Restricted
Status: Restricted
Status: unregulated
| Legal | Yes |
| Electricity Cost | $0.079/kWh |
| Renewable Energy | 35% |
| Infrastructure | fair |
Mining is restricted due to regulatory uncertainty and high electricity costs; no formal mining licenses issued. Electricity cost data from 2026 estimates.
| Stability | moderate |
| Sanctions | No |
| Corruption Index | 32/100 |
| Banking Access | restricted |
Last reviewed: 2026-04-13 · Data source: Soken Crypto Legal Map
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