Bitcoin Association of Pakistan · since 2017
Bitcoin, in the language of 240 million.
بٹ کوائن — ہر پاکستانی کی زبان میں
A free, volunteer community teaching Pakistanis how bitcoin works — through plain-language guides, Urdu translations of the best books, and meetups in Lahore, Karachi and Islamabad.
Block 001 · What we do
Knowledge, not hype.
Pakistan has one of the youngest, most online populations on earth. We make sure they meet bitcoin through understanding — not through a scam in a WhatsApp group.
ہم کیا کرتے ہیں
Plain-language guides
What bitcoin is, how the network works, where Pakistan's law stands and how to stay safe — no jargon, no price calls.
Read the guides →Bitcoin in Urdu
Volunteers translate the essential books and essays into Urdu, free to download and share. Four titles so far — more in progress.
Open the library →Community & meetups
Meet builders, freelancers, students and business owners who are figuring this out together, online and in person.
Become a member →Block 002 · Start here
Five reads to get oriented.
یہاں سے شروع کریں
What is bitcoin?
Money that no bank, company or government controls — explained without the jargon.
Is bitcoin legal in Pakistan?
From the 2018 banking ban to a crypto council, a regulator and the Virtual Assets Act 2026 — the timeline, in plain words.
Getting your first sats — safely
How people in Pakistan actually get bitcoin, how to keep it, and the scams to avoid.
How the blockchain actually works
Blocks, hashes and proof of work — and why most “blockchain” projects don't need one.
Remittances, freelancers and bitcoin
Pakistan receives tens of billions in remittances a year. Where bitcoin fits — and where it doesn't yet.
Block 003 · Urdu library
The best of bitcoin, in Urdu.
Translated by our volunteers. Free forever — download, print, forward to your family group.
اردو کتب خانہ
پیسے کے غلام اور غلام بنانے والے
Masters and Slaves of Money
Robert Breedlove
لٹل بٹ کوائن بک
The Little Bitcoin Book
Alex Gladstein, Jimmy Song, Lily Liu & others
۲۱ اسباق
21 Lessons
Gigi
بٹ کوائن کی قیمت میں اضافے پر بحث
The Bullish Case for Bitcoin
Vijay Boyapati
Block 004 · Questions
What people ask us.
سوالات
Is bitcoin legal in Pakistan?
Holding bitcoin isn't a crime under any Pakistani law we know of. In 2018 the State Bank told banks not to deal in crypto; since 2025 the government has formed the Pakistan Crypto Council and a regulator, PVARA, and in 2026 Parliament passed the Virtual Assets Act to license the industry. Read the full timeline →
Do I need to buy a whole bitcoin?
No. One bitcoin divides into 100 million sats. You can own ₨500 worth. Try the calculator at the top of this page.
Can I get paid in bitcoin as a freelancer?
Yes — many Pakistani freelancers take part of their invoice in bitcoin. Converting to rupees still usually means a peer-to-peer trade, so plan for that. Remittances and freelancing →
How do people in Pakistan buy bitcoin?
Mostly through peer-to-peer marketplaces and international exchanges, and increasingly through licensed providers as PVARA's framework rolls out. We don't recommend any specific company. Our safety-first guide →
Does the association sell bitcoin or manage money?
Never. We are a free, volunteer education community. We don't sell coins, run investment schemes or charge membership fees. If someone asks you for money in our name, it's a scam.
Is bitcoin halal?
Scholars disagree, and we're not qualified to issue a ruling. Many see bitcoin as a legitimate store of value and medium of exchange; others have concerns about speculation. We'd encourage you to study the arguments and consult a scholar you trust.
Block 005 · Join
Free to join. Always.
Get community updates, meetup invites and new Urdu translations. Want to do more? Tell us — we always need translators, teachers and organisers.
- No membership fees, ever
- We never sell coins or manage money
- We never ask for your keys or recovery phrase
The Bitcoin Association of Pakistan is a volunteer education community. We do not buy, sell or deal in cryptocurrencies, and nothing on this site is investment, tax or legal advice. Bitcoin is volatile; you can lose money. Do your own research and consult a qualified professional before making financial decisions.