Bilal, Natalie discuss digital asset regulation

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US Chargé d’Affaires Natalie Baker met with Minister of State Bilal Bin Saqib and the chief of Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority on Sunday to discuss digital asset regulation. The meeting focused on establishing a secure and transparent regulatory framework for virtual assets in alignment with international standards, including efforts to enhance financial transparency and innovation within Pakistan’s digital economy.
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On Sunday, US Chargé d’Affaires Natalie Baker met with Minister of State and Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority chief Bilal Bin Saqib to discuss the regulation of digital assets in Pakistan. Mr. Saqib updated Ms. Baker on recent developments in Pakistan’s virtual asset sector and highlighted efforts to create a robust, transparent regulatory framework aligned with international standards. The meeting also covered broader topics related to the country's digital economy, emphasizing innovation and financial transparency. This engagement underscores increased collaboration between the US and Pakistan on developing secure and sustainable guidelines for the virtual asset market.

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US Chargé d’Affaires Natalie Baker on Sunday met Minister of State and Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority chief Bilal Bin Saqib to discuss recent developments in the country’s digital asset regulatory environment.
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Bilal, Natalie discuss digital asset regulation · assertive framing

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The US and Pakistan have stepped up engagement on digital asset regulation, reflecting a growing focus on developing a secure and sustainable framework for the virtual asset market. asserted
US → step → market
US Chargé d’Affaires Natalie Baker on Sunday met Minister of State and Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority chief Bilal Bin Saqib to discuss recent developments in the country’s digital asset regulatory environment. asserted
Baker → meet → environment
Mr Saqib briefed the US envoy on developments in Pakistan’s digital assets sector and efforts to establish a modern, robust and transparent regulatory framework for the virtual asset market. asserted
Saqib → brief → market
The two sides also discussed the overall digital economy, with a focus on innovation and financial transparency. asserted
sides → discuss → innovation
The initiative is aimed at aligning Pakistan’s virtual asset market with international standards. asserted
initiative → aim → standards
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