At a high -level meeting in General Headquarters (GHQ), Pakistan’s chief of staff, Field Marshal Asim Munir, met with Bilal Bin Saqib, CEO of Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC), to discuss the future of the country’s digital economy with a core focus on strengthening youth through blockchain, cryptocurrency and artificial aftermath.

The meeting emphasized a growing national commitment to new technologies as a path of financial resilience and global relevance. The key of the discussion was the belief that Pakistan’s youth must be at the heart of this transformation.

“Pakistan Crypto Council exists because our youth requires space at the global tech table,” said Bilal bin Saqib. “We are building for a generation that sees digital funding, decentralization and AI not as threats – but as an opportunity to lead, innovate and lift the nation.”

Bilal bin Saqib shared key updates on PCC’s progress, including the visit of the delegation of World Liberty Financial and founder of Binance, Changpen Zhao, regulatory consultations, international cooperation and youth -focused approach to creating a digitally skilled and globally competitive generation. He outlined a forward -looking roadmap aimed at accelerating innovation and unlocking out broad options in Pakistan’s growing digital economic ecosystem.

In a key development, in line with these efforts, the Ministry of Finance revealed a comprehensive strategy on Wednesday to regulate digital assets and accelerate the growth of Pakistan’s virtual active economy. As part of this initiative, the government has approved the creation of a dedicated organ-Pakistan Digital Assets Authority (PDAA)-there is the task of supervising blockchain-based financial infrastructure, according to an official statement released by the Ministry.
Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said: “Pakistan stands at the threshold of a digital transformation. With the creation of Pakistan Digital Assets Author (PDAA), we are obliged to create a secure, innovative and inclusive ecosystem for virtual assets. Innovation, that the broadcast of this broadcast is to position Pakistan as a regional leader in blockchain regulation, and dignified finances, and responsible, that decoration, that the broadcast is that the broadcast is that the broadcast is that the broadcast is a regional leader our youth and attracts global investment.
PDAA is expected to regulate an informal $ 300 billion crypto market, ease the tokenization of national assets and government debt, provide legal clarity to global and local investors and enable revenue generation of Pakistan’s excess electricity through regulated Bitcoin mining. In addition, the authority aims to promote best practices for innovation, ensure financial inclusion and give youth and startups the opportunity to build blockchain-based solutions in scale.
As part of the wider national strategy, Pakistan also plans to allocate part of its excess electricity to Bitcoin Mining and AI data centers that place themselves as a regional hub for digital infrastructure.

This engagement comes right in front of Bilal Bin Saqib’s departure to the Bitcoin 2025 conference in Las Vegas, where he will talk on stage with global leaders in cryptocurrency, blockchain infrastructure and AI. The event is set to include high -profile participants, including US Vice President JD Vance, Eric Trump, Donald Trump Jr., Bo Hines, CEO of the President of Digital Assets CEO; David Sacks, The White House Ai & Crypto Czar; Michael Saylor, performing chairman and co -founder of MicroStratey; Senator Cynthia Lummis, US Senate; and Bryan Steil, member of Congress, US House of Representatives.

“With the support of national leadership, we are now moving resolutely,” Saqib added. “Pakistan’s youth is not just future participants – they are today’s drivers for change. Our mission is to give them tools, education and platforms to lead globally.”

Pakistan Crypto Council continues to act as a national strength for cryptopolitics, innovation, youth empowerment and international commitment to crypto and blockchain.
Pakistan is home to over 50 million crypto users with an annual trading volume of over $ 300 billion. The country consistently ranks in the Top 5 globally for crypto uptake, reflecting its strong grassroots commitment with digital assets. Out of a population of 240 million, 70% of Pakistanis are under 30. Pakistan boasts a very favorable demographic for widespread crypto adoption, making it one of the most promising new blockchain and digital financing innovation markets. Pakistan is also the third largest freelancer market in the world and shows its dynamic and entrepreneurial workforce. Each year, over 50,000 graduates go into the workforce and add to the country’s growing pool of technically-capable youth ready to run innovation and participate in the global digital economy.