Speaking at Bitcoin 2025 in Las Vegas, Pakistan Crypto Council CEO Bilal Bin Saqib revealed the country’s plan to establish a government-run Bitcoin reserve—a first-of-its-kind move for the South Asian nation.
“This won’t be used for trading or hype,” Bin Saqib told attendees. “This is a permanent reserve. We’re not selling.”
Details about how much Bitcoin will be held—or how it will be acquired—are still under wraps. But the message is clear: Pakistan sees Bitcoin as a long-term strategic asset.
Mining, Tokenization, and Blockchain Efficiency on the Agenda
Just days before the announcement, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif appointed Bin Saqib as his Special Assistant on Blockchain and Crypto. That appointment underscores growing political momentum behind digital assets in Pakistan.
The country also plans to allocate 2,000 megawatts of power to mine BTC and power AI data centers. Alongside that, officials aim to tokenize state-owned illiquid assets and implement blockchain for public sector efficiency.
“We’re building an ecosystem, not chasing trends,” Bin Saqib noted.
Pakistan Embraces Regulation, Looks to U.S. for Inspiration
The move comes as Pakistan strengthens its regulatory stance. In May, the Ministry of Finance launched the Pakistan Digital Assets Authority, a new agency to regulate crypto and oversee compliance.
International collaboration is also part of the plan. The Pakistan Crypto Council recently signed a letter of intent with World Liberty Financial, a Trump-aligned U.S. organization that promotes global blockchain adoption.
Bin Saqib credited recent U.S. moves for sparking Pakistan’s initiative.
“We’re inspired by America,” he said. “President Trump’s executive order for a national Bitcoin reserve showed us what’s possible.”
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