Pakistan is gearing up to establish itself as a global leader in the digital economy by launching a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and dedicated artificial intelligence (AI) zones, according to Bilal Bin Saqib, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Blockchain and Cryptocurrency. The announcement was made during the Bitcoin 2025 conference in Las Vegas, where Saqib met with top U.S. crypto advisor Robert ‘Bo’ Hines.
Saqib highlighted that Pakistan aims to be the first Asian country to create a government-backed Bitcoin reserve, held in a national wallet as a long-term sovereign asset. The reserve will not be used for market speculation, ensuring stability and long-term national value, he said.
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He also shared Pakistan’s intention to implement a Financial Action Task Force (FATF)-compliant regulatory framework for digital assets, aiming to attract global investors and solidify the country’s position in the blockchain and cryptocurrency space.
The government has allocated 2000MW of electricity to support Bitcoin mining and is planning AI innovation zones to further boost tech infrastructure. Saqib expressed appreciation for U.S. President Donald Trump’s support in de-escalating regional tensions and promoting digital asset adoption, noting the influence of U.S. crypto policies on Pakistan’s digital strategy.
