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🇵🇰 Pakistan’s Strategic Shift Toward Crypto and Blockchain
By Muhammad Bilal Azam Siddiqui
Expert Advisor, Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC)
A New Era for Pakistan's Digital Economy
In March 2025, the Government of Pakistan officially launched the Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC) — a groundbreaking move that marks the country’s entry into the global digital finance ecosystem. As the first formal body dedicated to regulating and promoting blockchain and digital assets, the PCC represents a fundamental policy shift: from cautious regulation to proactive leadership.
With over 40 million crypto users and an annual trading volume exceeding USD $300 billion, Pakistan is one of the most active emerging markets for digital assets. The establishment of the PCC reflects the country’s intent to channel this momentum into structured, secure, and scalable growth.
Vision and Mandate of the PCC
The PCC has been tasked with leading Pakistan’s crypto and blockchain strategy. Its core responsibilities include:
Developing a national strategy for digital asset adoption
Designing a comprehensive legal framework for cryptocurrency use
Attracting foreign investment in blockchain, Web3, and fintech sectors
Facilitating education, mining infrastructure, and innovation ecosystems
This integrated approach is designed not only to protect users and investors but also to position Pakistan as a future-ready digital economy.
Strategic Bitcoin Reserve: A Regional First
In a bold and forward-looking decision, Pakistan has announced the creation of a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve — the first of its kind in South Asia. This reserve will serve as a hedge against currency volatility, support economic diversification, and strengthen the country's global financial posture.
National Infrastructure for Mining and AI
The government has allocated 2,000 megawatts of surplus electricity to power:
Bitcoin mining operations, and
Artificial intelligence (AI) data centers
This initiative transforms excess energy capacity into digital productivity — boosting national revenue, enhancing technological capabilities, and creating high-tech employment opportunities.
Leadership and Strategic Guidance
To implement and guide this national transformation:
Bilal Bin Saqib, a globally recognized entrepreneur and blockchain advocate, has been appointed Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Blockchain and Cryptocurrency.
I, Muhammad Bilal Azam Siddiqui (BILAL-E-AZAM), have been appointed as Expert Advisor to the Pakistan Crypto Council, contributing to national policy formulation, regulatory design, and international collaboration in the crypto and Web3 domains.
Strategic Objectives: A Four-Pillar Framework
Focus Area Strategic Goal
Financial Inclusion Leverage digital assets to expand access to financial services
Regulatory Clarity Establish transparent, investor-friendly legal structures
Education & Innovation Launch blockchain academies and skill-building platforms
Economic Diversification Reduce reliance on traditional finance by integrating digital economies
A National Turning Point
This is more than a policy change — it’s a strategic reorientation. Pakistan is transitioning from a reactive stance on digital currencies to a proactive, opportunity-driven model.
Through the Pakistan Crypto Council, blockchain infrastructure, and institutional partnerships, we are preparing the groundwork for a resilient, inclusive, and tech-savvy economic future.
Pakistan is not only catching up with global trends — it is carving its own path in the digital era
For inquiries, strategic partnerships, or
collaboration with PCC, please reach out via the official Pakistan Crypto Council Secretariat.
