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An Islamic scholar who supports a ruling against crypto payments met with Pakistan's virtual-assets regulator, which called for continued dialogue on how digital assets should be treated under the country's rules.
The encounter places a specific question in front of Pakistan's regulatory setup: whether using crypto to make purchases can be reconciled with religious guidelines on financial conduct.
No timeline for further talks or a formal policy response has been confirmed. Scholar's position and the regulatory posture The ruling targets crypto as a payment mechanism.
The scholar's backing gives that position authority with those who look to religious guidance on financial questions.
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