28/07/2020: Ethereum 2.0 Testnet Launch
The Beacon Chain, the first phase of Ethereum 2.0, goes live on a public testnet, marking a significant step towards the transition to a proof-of-stake consensus mechanism.
16/07/2019: IMF Bailout Package
Pakistan reached an agreement with the IMF for a three-year, $6 billion bailout package to address its balance of payments crisis, affecting the value of the Pakistani rupee.
20/07/2017: Ethereum Hard Forks: Byzantium
The Ethereum network undergoes a hard fork upgrade named Byzantium, implementing various improvements to enhance scalability, privacy, and security.
17/06/2016: The DAO Hack
The Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO), built on the Ethereum platform, suffers a major security breach, resulting in the theft of approximately 3.6 million ETH tokens.
30/07/2015: Ethereum Mainnet Launched
The Ethereum mainnet is released, enabling developers around the world to build and deploy decentralized applications on the Ethereum blockchain.
11/12/2013: IMF Loan Program
Pakistan signed a loan agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to stabilize its economy, resulting in devaluation of the Pakistani rupee.
30/07/2013: Ethereum Whitepaper Published
Vitalik Buterin publishes the Ethereum whitepaper, outlining a new blockchain platform designed to support decentralized applications and smart contracts.
03/01/2009: Bitcoin Genesis Block Created
The first block of the Bitcoin blockchain, known as the Genesis Block, is mined by Satoshi Nakamoto, marking the birth of the Bitcoin network.
01/12/2008: Global Financial Crisis
The global financial crisis led to a depreciation of the Pakistani rupee against major international currencies due to economic instability.
31/10/2008: Bitcoin Whitepaper Published
Satoshi Nakamoto releases a whitepaper titled 'Bitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash System,' introducing the concept of a decentralized digital currency.
28/05/1999: Introduction of State Bank of Pakistan
The State Bank of Pakistan was given full autonomous control over the monetary policy, which had a significant impact on the value of the Pakistani rupee.
16/12/1971: Separation of East Pakistan
Following the separation of East Pakistan and the formation of Bangladesh, the Pakistani rupee underwent a major devaluation.
01/07/1955: Replacement of Indian Rupee
The Pakistani rupee replaced the Indian rupee as the official currency of Pakistan after the two countries separated.
17/08/1947: Independence of Pakistan
The Pakistani rupee was introduced as the official currency of Pakistan after the country gained independence from British rule.