{"id":5014,"date":"2025-05-26T14:10:22","date_gmt":"2025-05-26T09:10:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pkfin.kotenterprises.dev\/?p=5014"},"modified":"2025-05-26T14:10:22","modified_gmt":"2025-05-26T09:10:22","slug":"pm-appoints-bilal-bin-saqib-as-special-assistant-on-blockchain-and-crypto","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pkfin.kotenterprises.dev\/?p=5014","title":{"rendered":"PM Appoints Bilal Bin Saqib as Special Assistant on Blockchain and Crypto"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"198\" data-end=\"502\"><em data-start=\"198\" data-end=\"227\">Islamabad \u2013 September 2025: <\/em>In a landmark decision reflecting Pakistan\u2019s growing commitment to emerging technologies, Prime Minister has appointed <strong data-start=\"349\" data-end=\"368\">Bilal Bin Saqib<\/strong> as the <strong data-start=\"376\" data-end=\"451\">Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Blockchain and Crypto<\/strong>, granting him the <strong data-start=\"470\" data-end=\"501\">status of Minister of State<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"504\" data-end=\"749\">With this strategic appointment, Pakistan joins an exclusive group of nations\u2014including the United States, El Salvador, and the United Arab Emirates\u2014that have appointed dedicated national leadership for blockchain and cryptocurrency initiatives.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"751\" data-end=\"802\">Driving National Blockchain and Crypto Strategy<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"804\" data-end=\"1053\">Bilal Bin Saqib currently serves as the <strong data-start=\"844\" data-end=\"908\">Chief Executive Officer of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcc.org.pk\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC)<\/a><\/strong> and as <strong data-start=\"916\" data-end=\"957\">Chief Advisor to the Finance Minister<\/strong>. In these roles, he has led efforts to bridge Pakistan with key global technology stakeholders.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1055\" data-end=\"1555\">Under his leadership, the PCC signed a <strong data-start=\"1094\" data-end=\"1153\">landmark partnership with World Liberty Financial (WLF)<\/strong>\u2014a decentralized finance platform backed by former U.S. President Donald Trump\u2014to accelerate blockchain innovation and stablecoin adoption in Pakistan. He also brought global crypto leader <strong data-start=\"1342\" data-end=\"1365\">Changpeng Zhao (CZ)<\/strong>, founder of Binance, on board as <strong data-start=\"1399\" data-end=\"1431\">Strategic Advisor to the PCC<\/strong>, aiming to support regulatory development, infrastructure enhancement, and crypto education initiatives across the country.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1557\" data-end=\"1589\">Key Responsibilities as SAPM<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1591\" data-end=\"1665\">As SAPM on Blockchain and Crypto, Bilal Bin Saqib will be responsible for:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1666\" data-end=\"2065\">\n<li data-start=\"1666\" data-end=\"1755\">\n<p data-start=\"1668\" data-end=\"1755\">Developing a <strong data-start=\"1681\" data-end=\"1735\">comprehensive, FATF-compliant regulatory framework<\/strong> for <a href=\"https:\/\/pkfin.kotenterprises.dev\/2025\/02\/26\/pakistan-considers-establishing-national-crypto-council-to-regulate-digital-assets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">digital assets<\/a>,<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1756\" data-end=\"1799\">\n<p data-start=\"1758\" data-end=\"1799\">Launching <strong data-start=\"1768\" data-end=\"1786\">Bitcoin mining<\/strong> initiatives,<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1800\" data-end=\"1885\">\n<p data-start=\"1802\" data-end=\"1885\">Overseeing <strong data-start=\"1813\" data-end=\"1839\">blockchain integration<\/strong> across governance, finance, and land records,<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1886\" data-end=\"1972\">\n<p data-start=\"1888\" data-end=\"1972\">Facilitating <strong data-start=\"1901\" data-end=\"1971\">licensing and oversight of Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs)<\/strong>,<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1973\" data-end=\"2065\">\n<p data-start=\"1975\" data-end=\"2065\">Championing <strong data-start=\"1987\" data-end=\"2010\">investor protection<\/strong> and nurturing a robust <strong data-start=\"2034\" data-end=\"2052\">Web3 ecosystem<\/strong> in Pakistan.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"2067\" data-end=\"2103\">A Leader with Global Recognition<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2105\" data-end=\"2474\">An alumnus of the <strong data-start=\"2123\" data-end=\"2159\">London School of Economics (LSE)<\/strong> with a Master\u2019s in Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Bilal has earned global recognition for his work. He was featured in <strong data-start=\"2288\" data-end=\"2315\">Forbes Asia 30 Under 30<\/strong> for his impact in the social sector and was recently honored with the prestigious <strong data-start=\"2398\" data-end=\"2449\">MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire)<\/strong> by <strong data-start=\"2453\" data-end=\"2473\">King Charles III<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"2476\" data-end=\"2517\">A Bold Step Toward Digital Leadership<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2519\" data-end=\"2821\">Bilal\u2019s appointment underscores Pakistan\u2019s intent to harness its youthful, digitally savvy population to leapfrog into a tech-driven future. The move echoes global trends, such as the United States appointing <strong data-start=\"2728\" data-end=\"2743\">David Sacks<\/strong> as the <a href=\"https:\/\/pkfin.kotenterprises.dev\/2024\/11\/11\/bitcoin-reaches-historic-high-above-80000-amid-speculation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">White House AI and Crypto Czar under President Trump\u2019s<\/a> administration.<\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"2823\" data-end=\"3075\">\n<p data-start=\"2825\" data-end=\"3075\">\u201cPakistan\u2019s unique demographic and digital landscape offers an unprecedented opportunity to leapfrog into the future of technology, where blockchain and crypto will drive economic growth, innovation, and global competitiveness,\u201d said Bilal Bin Saqib.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2 data-start=\"3077\" data-end=\"3114\">Tapping into a Digital Powerhouse<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3116\" data-end=\"3487\">Pakistan consistently ranks in the <strong data-start=\"3151\" data-end=\"3190\">top 10 globally for crypto adoption<\/strong>, with approximately <strong data-start=\"3211\" data-end=\"3231\">40 million users<\/strong> and an estimated <strong data-start=\"3249\" data-end=\"3290\">$300 billion in annual trading volume<\/strong>, according to the <strong data-start=\"3309\" data-end=\"3358\">2023 Chainalysis Global <a href=\"https:\/\/pkfin.kotenterprises.dev\/2025\/04\/27\/pakistan-crypto-council-partners-with-trump-backed-defi-platform-wlf-to-boost-crypto-adoption\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Crypto Adoption<\/a> Index<\/strong>. The country also produces <strong data-start=\"3386\" data-end=\"3418\">40,000 IT graduates annually<\/strong> and is home to the <strong data-start=\"3438\" data-end=\"3486\">4th largest freelance workforce in the world<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3489\" data-end=\"3647\">With <strong data-start=\"3494\" data-end=\"3544\">over 60% of its population under the age of 30<\/strong>, Pakistan is uniquely positioned to become a major player in blockchain and cryptocurrency innovation.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3649\" data-end=\"3818\">This appointment marks a pivotal moment for the <a href=\"https:\/\/pkfin.kotenterprises.dev\/2024\/09\/30\/pakistan-to-launch-national-digital-payment-index-soon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">nation\u2019s digital future\u2014one that positions Pakistan<\/a> to not just participate in the global digital economy but to lead it.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Islamabad &ndash; September 2025: In a landmark decision reflecting Pakistan&rsquo;s growing commitment to emerging technologies, Prime Minister has appointed Bilal Bin Saqib as the Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Blockchain and Crypto, granting him the status of Minister of State. 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