In a significant step towards embracing the digital economy, Bitcoin advocate Michael Saylor participated in a high-level meeting with Pakistan’s Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb and Minister of State for Crypto and Blockchain Bilal Bin Saqib in Islamabad.
Organized by the Office of the Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Blockchain and Crypto, the discussion focused on leveraging Bitcoin as a sovereign asset and strengthening Pakistan’s monetary resilience through digital innovation.
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Finance Minister Aurangzeb underscored Pakistan’s ambition to lead the Global South in digital asset adoption, aiming to set global standards in innovation, regulation, and inclusive economic growth.
Highlighting Saylor’s success, Minister Bilal Bin Saqib said:
“In just five years, Saylor turned a modest software firm into a $100+ billion company. If individuals can do this, why not Pakistan?”
Saylor praised Pakistan’s forward-looking approach, noting:
“Pakistan has the talent and clarity to lead. Bitcoin is the ultimate long-term asset for national resilience,” adding that emerging markets like Pakistan have a rare chance to leap into the future of finance.
The talks also explored adding Bitcoin to sovereign reserves, creating a regulatory framework to attract global investors, and building Web3 infrastructure as part of Pakistan’s economic transformation.
This engagement marks a major milestone in Pakistan’s path to crafting a strong, future-ready digital assets policy and positioning itself as a serious player in the global blockchain space.
