Stories by Muazam Ali Tahir

PVARA launches ‘regulatory sandbox’

No details released until time of going to press.

Published 21 Feb, 2026 06:02am

The transition from ‘dollar stores’ to ‘discount shops’

While weekly bazaars provide a wide variety of items, 'fixed-price' shops seem to be capturing customers that would otherwise flock to the 'landa' or thrift market.

Published 19 Jan, 2026 09:37am

Establishing crypto beyond the hype

With its adoption accelerating outside the regulatory perimeter, the wait for regulation risks incentivising illegal operators.

Updated 29 Dec, 2025 07:46am

Dollar shortage continues as exchanges run dry

Strict regulatory measures compound the situation; exchanges are only selling what they buy.

Updated 21 Dec, 2025 08:58am

Full speed ahead despite crypto confusion?

With crypto diplomacy evolving behind closed doors, Pakistan must recentre this public interest debate on regulation, sovereignty and economic integrity.

Updated 08 Dec, 2025 07:35am

A stablecoin future for Pakistan

Sadapay’s new stablecoin venture Zar, could potentially broaden access to capital inflow, primarily remittances.

Updated 17 Nov, 2025 08:08am

Digital rupee over crypto dollarisation?

Stablecoins are emerging as a haven for institutional as well as retail investors, raising concerns of dollarisation and monetary sovereignty.

Updated 20 Oct, 2025 07:56am

Behind the cameras on Shark Tank

Pakistan’s startup space lacks the legal infrastructure and capital maturity to support on-screen informal arrangements.

Updated 04 Aug, 2025 11:19am

Venture-backed climate finance, without the venture capital

What was intended as Pakistan’s flagship public-private partnership for climate may be looking at a potential collapse following Sarmayacar’s exit.

Updated 10 Jun, 2025 11:50am