Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif led a high-level meeting on strategic investments in Bitcoin mining and the tokenization of real-world assets, signaling Pakistan’s intent to embrace the digital economy and establish itself as a blockchain hub.
The session included key officials such as Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, IT Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja, and State Bank Governor Jamil Ahmad, alongside Bilal Bin Saqib, CEO of Pakistan’s Crypto Council. Other attendees included economic, energy, and climate ministers, as well as FBR Chairman Rashid Mehmood.
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Prominent international participants featured Marco Streng and Dr. Marco Krohn of Genesis Group, a leading Bitcoin mining firm, and Vincent Kadar, CEO of Polymath Canada, specializing in secure asset tokenization. They presented strategies to develop a $3.5 billion Bitcoin mining infrastructure and drive large-scale tokenization projects. Discussions highlighted blockchain’s potential to attract foreign investment, modernize financial systems, and boost economic resilience through transparent, sustainable solutions.
PM Shehbaz directed the Pakistan Crypto Council to collaborate with these firms on immediate deployment plans for mining and asset tokenization. He also urged swift progress in drafting cryptocurrency regulations.
Bilal Bin Saqib emphasized Pakistan’s readiness for investment in Bitcoin mining, data centers, and asset tokenization, inviting global firms to contribute to the country’s Web3 transformation.
This initiative aims to position Pakistan as a key player in blockchain technology, fostering economic growth, transparency, and international competitiveness
