Islamabad — National Assembly passes crypto bill swiftly on March 4, 2026, after the government smartly suspended private member’s day rules to clear the Virtual Assets Bill 2026 in minutes before opening a heated debate on the Iran crisis.
Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Dr Tariq Fazal Chaudhry moved two quick motions, first deferring the 98-point agenda and then allowing the bill’s introduction and passage via supplementary agenda. Already approved by the Senate and discussed in committee, the legislation creates a dedicated regulatory authority to license, regulate and supervise cryptocurrencies and virtual assets across Pakistan. The voice vote was over almost before members could react.
The house then turned to the Middle East, with lawmakers from all parties condemning the US-Israel strikes and paying tribute to the late Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei as a “martyr of the Muslim ummah.”
The National Assembly on Tuesday passed the “Virtual Assets Bill, 2026” to legalize digital currency by setting up an authority to protect investors, support innovation, and promote transparency in the virtual assets market.
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Key Highlights
- Virtual Assets Bill 2026 passed within minutes through voice vote after rules were suspended.
- Bill establishes a new authority to oversee licensing and supervision of cryptocurrencies and virtual assets.
- House deferred private member’s day agenda to prioritize the bill and later opened debate on Iran.
- Members across parties condemned US-Israel actions, termed Khamenei a martyr, and voiced fears of growing India-Israel nexus threatening Pakistan.
- PPP’s Syeda Shehla Raza and Abdul Qadir Patel delivered strong speeches; PTI members criticized Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s earlier stance on President Trump.
The move showed how efficiently the government can act when it chooses — one moment the agenda was set for private members, the next the crypto bill was law. It felt like a quiet but significant step toward bringing digital finance under proper oversight, something many families and young investors have been waiting for.
Later, the emotional tone shifted as lawmakers spoke from the heart about Iran. Raza’s voice cracked with feeling as she reminded everyone that “death will come to everyone but we should remain steadfast on principles.” Patel was more direct, urging the prime minister to move beyond statements and spell out a clear policy on Gaza, Kashmir and the fire now edging closer to Pakistan’s borders.
In the end, the National Assembly’s swift handling of the crypto bill and unified condemnation of external aggression once again proved that when it comes to protecting national interests — whether economic or strategic — Pakistan’s parliament can rise to the moment with clarity and resolve.
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