In a significant step towards digital finance adoption, the Pakistani government is exploring strategic investments in Bitcoin mining and real-world asset tokenisation. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chaired a high-level meeting in Islamabad to discuss the country’s potential in blockchain technology, bringing together key government officials and international blockchain experts.
The meeting was attended by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, IT Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja, State Bank Governor Jamil Ahmad, and Pakistan Crypto Council CEO Bilal Bin Saqib. International blockchain leaders, including Genesis Group’s CEO Marco Streng and co-founder Dr. Marco Krohn—whose firm has mined over $1 billion worth of Bitcoin—also participated, alongside Polymath Canada CEO Vincent Kadar, a leader in secure and compliant asset tokenisation.
The discussions revolved around the development of a $3.5 billion Bitcoin mining infrastructure and the launch of large-scale asset tokenisation projects in Pakistan. Experts highlighted how blockchain technology could strengthen economic resilience, attract foreign investment, and modernize the financial sector through transparent and sustainable digital practices.
Following the deliberations, PM Shehbaz directed the Pakistan Crypto Council to collaborate with industry leaders to draft an actionable roadmap for the immediate deployment of mining and tokenisation projects. He also urged the council to accelerate legislative efforts for cryptocurrency regulations, ensuring a robust regulatory framework.
Pakistan Crypto Council CEO Bilal Bin Saqib emphasized the country’s commitment to digital transformation, stating:
“Pakistan is open for business. We invite global investors to participate in Bitcoin mining, data centers, and asset tokenisation. This is a call to innovators and infrastructure builders—Pakistan is ready to lead the digital economy in the region.”
With this initiative, Pakistan aims to establish itself as a crypto-friendly nation, leveraging blockchain technology to drive economic growth, transparency, and global competitiveness in the digital financial landscape.
