Payoneer has come up with a solution by offering users with a new Choice bank cards for transactions in Pakistan.  Existing users will find a link in their account to order for a new card. The new card will require verification as well.
I had applied for a new card earlier through elance and this was the email i got from payoneer.
We’ve reviewed your application and are almost done, just one more step!!
Despite recently changed regulations regarding countries listed by the US government as having AML deficiencies, Payoneer is happy to inform you that we are …

Sad news for freelancers in Pakistan as Payoneer has blocked its Mastercards in Pakistan. With paypal already not available, this move will bring dissappointment for freelancers who used these cards to withdraw money for their offshore projects. Here is the email which Payoneer sent to its customers

Dear Customer,

Due to a change in requirements from our regulators, as of June 1, 2010 Payoneer cards will be blocked for transactions in the countries listed by the US government as having strategic Anti Money Laundering (AML) deficiencies. This change will affect card usage …