TL;DR: 13 BestProps-listed firms currently name Pakistan in a complete country restriction. Most are futures firms, while Top One Trader and Funded Trading Plus cover forex and CFD programs and E8 Markets also covers crypto. The list uses official firm policies checked on August 8, 2026.
This page lists only complete country restrictions confirmed by a current first-party firm policy. It does not mix allowed firms into the restricted list. Product-only limits and live-account-only limits are not counted as complete bans.
Prop firms that do not accept Pakistan traders
BestProps reviewed all 45 current organization profiles, used the existing country tags only as research leads, and checked official firm policies before including a name. Policies can change without notice, so open the linked source again before paying an evaluation fee.
| Prop firm | Market | What the policy says | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Funded Futures Family | Futures | Pakistan is restricted from participating in the platform. | Official policy |
| Top One Trader | Forex and CFD | Citizens and residents of Pakistan cannot access services. | Official policy |
| Tradeify | Futures | Pakistan is a completely restricted country. | Official policy |
| E8 Markets | Forex and CFD, Futures, Crypto | Pakistan is restricted for forex, crypto, and futures programs. | Official policy |
| Funded Trading Plus | Forex and CFD | The firm cannot do business with traders from Pakistan. | Official policy |
| FXIFY Futures | Futures | Pakistan is prohibited from trading with FXIFY Futures. | Official policy |
| TradeDay | Futures | Citizens and residents of Pakistan cannot open an account. | Official policy |
| My Funded Futures | Futures | The firm does not accept traders from Pakistan. | Official policy |
| Take Profit Trader | Futures | Platform and market-data access from Pakistan is prohibited. | Official policy |
| Apex Trader Funding | Futures | New or additional accounts cannot be serviced in Pakistan. | Official policy |
| Topstep | Futures | Pakistan citizens cannot trade or receive payouts. | Official policy |
| Lucid Trading | Futures | Pakistan citizens and residents are not eligible. | Official policy |
| Bulenox | Futures | Pakistan residents cannot do business with the firm. | Official policy |
Restricted futures prop firms in Pakistan
11 verified futures firms are in the complete restriction set. Firms with more than one market appear in each relevant section.
- Funded Futures Family
- Tradeify
- E8 Markets
- FXIFY Futures
- TradeDay
- My Funded Futures
- Take Profit Trader
- Apex Trader Funding
- Topstep
- Lucid Trading
- Bulenox
Restricted forex prop firms in Pakistan
3 verified forex or CFD firms are in the complete restriction set. Firms with more than one market appear in each relevant section.
- Top One Trader
- E8 Markets
- Funded Trading Plus
Restricted crypto prop firms in Pakistan
1 verified crypto firm is in the complete restriction set. Firms with more than one market appear in each relevant section.
- E8 Markets
Why prop firms restrict Pakistan traders
Pakistan appears on many futures-firm lists because brokers, clearing firms, market-data vendors, card processors, and payout providers set their own country requirements. A firm may block account purchases even when a website remains visible from Pakistan.
The State Bank of Pakistan has separately warned residents that buying services from offshore foreign-exchange, margin-trading, and CFD platforms and remitting foreign exchange to them is prohibited under Pakistan’s foreign-exchange rules. That advisory is especially important for CFD-style evaluations, but it should not be treated as a blanket legal ruling on every simulated futures program.
Pakistan trading rules and local markets
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan warns against unlicensed online platforms and says securities and commodities trading in Pakistan should be conducted through SECP-licensed securities or futures brokers. A prop firm’s simulated evaluation is not proof that it is a licensed local broker.
For local market access, Pakistan Stock Exchange publishes the current regular-market schedule. Monday through Thursday trading opens after the pre-open period and runs to 3:30 p.m. Pakistan time, while Friday is divided into two sessions. Exchange notices and holidays can change the schedule.
Payouts and evaluation fees can create tax and foreign-exchange questions that differ from ordinary gains on PSX securities. Keep invoices, account agreements, payout statements, and conversion records, then ask a Pakistan tax professional how the income should be reported.
- State Bank advisory on offshore forex and CFD platforms
- SECP warning on unlicensed online trading platforms
- Pakistan Stock Exchange trading hours
What Pakistan traders should check before checkout
- Confirm that both citizenship and residence are eligible.
- Check the evaluation, simulated funded, live-funded, and payout rules separately.
- Use your real address and identity documents. A VPN does not change KYC eligibility.
- Confirm the payout provider supports your country and expected currency.
- Save a dated copy of the policy and checkout terms before paying.
- Confirm local foreign-exchange, tax, securities, and crypto rules with a qualified professional.
Pakistan prop firm restrictions FAQ
How many prop firms restrict traders from Pakistan?
BestProps verified 13 current firms with a complete restriction affecting at least one market covered on this page.
Does a restricted country always block the evaluation purchase?
Most policies on this page block new accounts or platform access. Some firms also consider citizenship, travel location, payout access, or the live-account stage, so the official policy remains the final source.
Are partial country limits included in the main list?
No. A firm that still allows an evaluation, simulated funded account, or payouts is not counted as completely restricted merely because its live-account path or one platform is unavailable.
Can a VPN make a restricted trader eligible?
No. Firms verify identity, residence, payment details, and login patterns. Concealing location can lead to account closure, payout denial, or loss of fees.
Are prop firm payouts treated like local brokerage gains?
Not necessarily. Evaluation payouts may be contractual or business income rather than gains from securities held in a brokerage account. Ask a local tax professional and keep complete records.
When did BestProps check these country policies?
The official sources on this page were checked on August 8, 2026. Recheck them immediately before purchase because firms and service providers can change eligibility lists.
