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How to buy crypto in Pakistan: the routes, the law and the risks
No crypto exchange is fully licensed by PVARA as of 8 Oct 2026. How people buy crypto in Pakistan, what the law allows, and the P2P and bank freeze risks.
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PSX, mutual funds, National Savings, forex and crypto: how each works and what the rules say.
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How to invest in the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) for beginners
To invest in PSX you open an account with one of 209 active SECP-licensed brokers, fund it from your bank, and buy shares in lots of one. Steps, costs and tax.
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Investment options in Pakistan compared: property, PSX, mutual funds, savings certificates, gold, forex and crypto
Investment options in Pakistan side by side: National Savings, PSX, mutual funds, property, gold, forex and crypto, with dated returns, regulator, tax and risk.
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Is crypto legal in Pakistan in 2026? What the law allows now
Crypto is regulated, not banned, in Pakistan under the Virtual Assets Act 2026. As of 8 Oct 2026 PVARA lists no licensed exchange. Dated timeline and sources.
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Is forex trading legal in Pakistan? PMEX vs offshore apps
Forex trading is legal in Pakistan only through SECP-licensed brokers on PMEX. Sending money to offshore forex apps breaks FERA, SBP said in May 2022.
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Mutual funds in Pakistan: types, returns and halal options
Pakistan's mutual funds held Rs 4.66 trillion in August 2026, almost half of it Shariah-compliant. Fund types, risk levels, past returns, fees and tax.
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National Savings certificates in Pakistan: current rates and which to choose
National Savings profit rates from 1 Oct 2026: Behbood and Pensioners 12.72%, Defence Savings 11.80%, Regular Income 11.76%. Who can buy, limits and tax.
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PSX account opening: brokers, documents and fees
Open a PSX account through an active licensed broker. A Sahulat account needs only your CNIC and a simple form and lets you buy up to Rs 30 lakh per broker.
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Investing through a Roshan Digital Account: options for overseas Pakistanis
What a Roshan Digital Account can invest in: Naya Pakistan Certificates at up to 12.75%, PSX shares, mutual funds and property, with tax and repatriation rules.