PVARA and the Future of Pakistani Startups: From Grey Markets to Global Builders

PVARA regulation shaping the future of Pakistani startups in fintech, blockchain, and digital finance

Pakistan didn’t lack crypto adoption it lacked regulation. With the launch of PVARA, the country is turning grey-market participation into a regulated startup opportunity with global reach. With an estimated 30–40 million digital asset users and one of the highest global crypto adoption rates, Pakistan has long been an outlier: massive grassroots usage, but no […]

Pakistan startup funding in 2025: reading between the numbers

Understanding Pakistan’s startup funding patterns in 2025.

The $36.6 million raised in 2025 tells a deeper story not of recovery, but of an ecosystem learning where resilience truly lies. In 2025, Pakistan’s startup ecosystem showed signs of stabilization after multiple years of contraction. According to a newly released snapshot by Data Darbar, disclosed equity funding for startups rose to $36.6 million, a […]