Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC) chief Bilal Bin Saqib has declared Pakistan’s readiness to play a leading role in the global cryptocurrency and digital assets sector, according to a Ministry of Finance press release.
Saqib met with Patrick Witt, the White House’s newly appointed crypto adviser, where both the PCC CEO and Pakistan’s minister of state reaffirmed the country’s ambition to spearhead innovation in blockchain and crypto.
Talks centered on strengthening strategic cooperation between Pakistan and the United States, with a focus on emerging opportunities in digital assets and blockchain technologies.
Highlighting Pakistan’s preparedness, Bilal Bin Saqib stressed that such collaboration could open a historic new chapter in Pakistan-US relations, cementing the nation’s place as a frontrunner in the field.
The PCC, a government-backed body, is responsible for policy-making, infrastructure development, and regulation of blockchain and digital assets. Operating under the Ministry of Finance with input from the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), and other agencies, it aims to position Pakistan as a major global player in the crypto economy
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