Islamabad – September 2025: In a landmark decision reflecting Pakistan’s growing commitment to emerging technologies, Prime Minister has appointed Bilal Bin Saqib as the Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Blockchain and Crypto, granting him the status of Minister of State. With this strategic appointment, Pakistan joins an exclusive group of nations—including the […]
Islamabad, May 23, 2025 — The Power Division is in the process of finalizing a comprehensive “Surplus Power Package” aimed at promoting the consumption of excess electricity by industrial and agricultural sectors, as well as emerging greenfield industries such as cryptocurrency mining operations and artificial intelligence (AI) data centers. The initiative was formally shared in […]
ISLAMABAD, May 26, 2025 — In a bold initiative aimed at transforming Pakistan into a global leader in digital innovation, the Government of Pakistan has announced the allocation of 2,000 megawatts (MW) of electricity in the first phase of a national strategy to power Bitcoin mining and Artificial Intelligence (AI) data centers. The initiative, spearheaded […]
In a key development, the Ministry of Finance on Wednesday unveiled a comprehensive strategy to regulate digital assets and accelerate the growth of Pakistan’s virtual asset economy. As part of this initiative, the government has endorsed the establishment of a dedicated body — the Pakistan Digital Assets Authority (PDAA) — to regulate blockchain-based financial infrastructure, […]
KARACHI: The Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Pakistan (ICMAP), through its Research and Publications Department, has unveiled a comprehensive policy proposal titled “ICMA Proposes Crypto Adoption Framework and CBDC Launch Plan to Government.” This timely initiative introduces a Four-Pillar Framework for the responsible adoption of crypto currencies in Pakistan and outlines a strategic […]
ISLAMABAD – In a historic move poised to reshape Pakistan’s financial landscape, World Liberty Financial (WLF), the decentralized finance (DeFi) platform backed by former U.S. President Donald Trump, has signed a landmark Letter of Intent (LoI) with the Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC). The agreement aims to accelerate blockchain innovation, stablecoin adoption, and DeFi integration across […]
Islamabad – April 7, 2025 — Changpeng Zhao (CZ), the renowned founder of Binance and one of the most influential figures in the Web3 space, has officially been appointed as Strategic Advisor to the Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC), marking a historic milestone in the country’s digital finance journey. The announcement was made during a high-level […]
Islamabad, Pakistan – Pakistan is making significant strides toward establishing a legal framework for cryptocurrency trading, aiming to attract international investment and position itself as a key player in the global digital economy. Bilal bin Saqib, CEO of the Pakistan Crypto Council, revealed the country’s ambitions during an interview with Bloomberg TV. He highlighted Pakistan’s […]
Islamabad – Pakistan has officially launched the Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC), marking a significant step towards regulating and integrating blockchain technology and digital assets into the country’s financial landscape, the Ministry of Finance announced on Friday. According to the official press release, the PCC will play a crucial role in policy formulation, fostering innovation, and […]
Islamabad – The federal government is considering the establishment of a National Crypto Council to oversee digital assets and blockchain initiatives in Pakistan, Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Muhammad Aurangzeb announced during a high-level meeting on digital assets on Tuesday. The proposed council will serve as a dedicated advisory body comprising key government representatives, […]