According to PANews, Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has officially appointed Bilal Bin Saqib, CEO of the Pakistan Cryptocurrency Council, as the Special Assistant for Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Affairs. Saqib will hold the status of a Minister of State but will serve without a salary. His responsibilities include developing regulations that align with the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) standards, promoting Bitcoin mining, and integrating blockchain technology into government operations.