Karachi, May 2, 2025 – In a groundbreaking development for Pakistan’s digital economy, DigiEstate, the country’s first Shariah-compliant fintech/proptech startup—incubated at NIC Karachi and currently undergoing SECP sandbox testing—has applied for the listing and secondary trading of Real Estate Security Tokens (REST) at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX). DigiEstate is also part of Saudi Fintech Network and getting traction in regional markets. DigiEstate powered Real Estate Security Tokens listing will be a significant step toward the adoption of Real-World Asset (RWA) tokenization in Pakistan, transforming real estate into a more accessible and liquid digital asset class and will promote Pakistan’s readiness to invite Digital Foreign Direct Investment (DFID) from overseas Pakistanis.
DigiEstate’s initiative aims to modernize Pakistan’s real estate investment landscape by leveraging blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) to enhance transparency, liquidity, and investor participation. By tokenizing real-world assets, particularly real estate, DigiEstate is aligning with global trends in digital asset tokenization and facilitating Digital Foreign Direct Investment (DFID) into Pakistan’s property sector.
Speaking on this development, a spokesperson for the National Incubation Center Karachi (NIC Karachi) on behalf of DigiEstate stated:
“The anticipated approval of Real-World Asset (RWA) tokenization under the SECP’s regulatory framework, with full participation from key market stakeholders—including CDC, NCCPL, and PSX—for the listing and secondary trading of Real Estate Security Tokens (REST)powered by DigiEstate, represents a transformative step for Pakistan’s real estate sector. DigiEstate’s mission is to democratize access to real estate ownership and create a more efficient marketplace for both local and overseas Pakistani investors through secure, compliant, and technology-driven solutions.”
This initiative aligns with SECP’s progressive regulatory sandbox framework, which is actively exploring digital asset regulations and blockchain integration into financial markets. It also reflects Pakistan’s growing focus on fintech innovation, in line with global trends where tokenized securities and digital assets are gaining traction. Additionally, this effort strengthens the recent initiative undertaken by the Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC) to build a robust blockchain and digital assets ecosystem in Pakistan, further positioning the country as a regional leader in digital finance and asset tokenization.
DigiEstate’s REST regulated platform as Alternative Trading Platform (ATP) will enable investors to participate in fractional real estate ownership, lowering barriers to entry while ensuring regulatory compliance and investor protection. The move is expected to pave the way for institutional adoption of digital real estate assets, attracting both local and international investors.
Through this anticipated listing and secondary trading of Real Estate Security Tokens through PSX will provide price discovery and Liquidity to real estate investors and will create inclusion of Millennials and Gen Z participation into Pakistan’s capital market, DigiEstate seeks to position Pakistan as a regional leader in RWA tokenization, fostering a secure, transparent, and efficient digital real estate investment environment.
