Pakistan enlists Saylor to guide its national Bitcoin reserve and crypto strategy.
Country plans to allocate 2,000MW for mining and promote Web3 development.
A new regulatory body and legal framework are already underway.
Michael Saylor to help Pakistan launch $5B Bitcoin reserve plan, advising its national crypto strategy as the country allocates surplus energy and fast-tracks legislation to embrace digital assets.
A BOLD PIVOT TOWARD BITCOIN
Pakistan has made its most dramatic financial pivot in decades – and it’s doing so with the backing of one of Bitcoin’s biggest believers. Strategy co-founder and Bitcoin advocate Michael Saylor is stepping in to help the country design and implement a national Bitcoin reserve strategy, marking a historic moment in Pakistan’s evolving approach to digital assets.
The high-level collaboration was announced following a meeting between Saylor, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb and State Minister on Blockchain and Crypto Bilal Bin Saqib in Islamabad. There, they discussed how Bitcoin could support Pakistan’s long-term economic resilience.
Saylor praised the nation’s human capital and signaled his confidence: “When the market sees a leader in Bitcoin, they send their money to you. Pakistan has the clarity and commitment. I look forward to working with you.”
FROM BLANKET BAN TO STRATEGIC ADOPTION
Only a year ago, Pakistan had a blanket ban on cryptocurrency trading and mining. But since March 2025, the nation has executed a stunning reversal in its crypto policy.
Key to this shift is the formation of the Pakistan Digital Assets Authority, tasked with guiding the national crypto strategy. The country also created the Pakistan Crypto Council, led by Bin Saqib, which presented a draft legal framework earlier this month. The Ministry of Finance has agreed to fast-track approval of the legislation.
At the Bitcoin 2025 Conference in Las Vegas, Pakistan’s new approach became official. Saqib declared the country would hold Bitcoin as part of its national reserve – with no intention to sell. “It’s a strategy of financial sovereignty,” he said.
A NATIONAL BITCOIN WALLET AND MINING PUSH
Pakistan’s ambitions aren’t limited to just holding Bitcoin. The government announced it will allocate 2,000 megawatts of surplus electricity toward Bitcoin mining and AI data centers. The move aims to monetize otherwise stranded energy and attract foreign capital into the tech sector.
This infrastructure strategy mirrors what El Salvador attempted in 2021, but on a larger scale and with more global buy-in. Pakistan wants to build a national Bitcoin wallet and position itself as a Web3-ready emerging market – a beacon for crypto innovation across the Global South.
SAYLOR’S STRATEGY AS A BLUEPRINT
Michael Saylor’s presence is more than symbolic. He transformed Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) into the world’s largest corporate Bitcoin holder, amassing over 582,000 BTC, valued at over $61 billion as of June 2025.
Saqib pointed to that transformation as the model Pakistan aims to follow. “If private individuals can build that in the US, why can’t Pakistan, as a nation, do the same? We have the talent, the story and the energy.”
Saylor echoed that sentiment in public statements and videos shared by Pakistan’s Ministry of Finance. He emphasized that intellectual leadership and clarity will attract capital. “The world is watching. If you take the lead, they will follow.”
GLOBAL CRYPTO MOMENTUM
Pakistan’s move fits into a growing global trend. Countries across the world are leaning into Bitcoin and digital assets:
The United States is advancing a pro-crypto legislative agenda.
Russia uses Bitcoin for cross-border transactions.
Ukraine is preparing a national crypto tax framework.
South Korea is developing stablecoin regulations.
Now, Pakistan wants to lead the Global South in Bitcoin adoption. Finance Minister Aurangzeb confirmed this ambition, saying, “We aim to become the central hub for digital assets in our region.”
REGULATORY ACCELERATION AND STRATEGIC ADVISORS
To accelerate its transformation, Pakistan has brought in top-tier advisors. In addition to Saylor, Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) is helping shape blockchain infrastructure and the regulatory landscape.
Saqib, who also advises World Liberty Financial, has been key to connecting Pakistan with global crypto leaders and ensuring the country’s fast-track strategy gets executed swiftly.
The government’s legal and technical groundwork is now in place. With a new framework, a national Bitcoin reserve, and a public commitment not to sell, Pakistan is taking calculated steps toward reshaping its financial future.
CONCLUSION
Michael Saylor’s involvement is a milestone in Pakistan’s digital evolution. With a $5 billion Bitcoin reserve plan, surplus energy conversion for mining, and a revamped legal framework, the country is on the verge of a major economic transformation.
This bold step places Pakistan among the vanguard of crypto-forward nations. As Saylor said, “Capital is looking for leadership. And Pakistan is showing the world that it’s ready to lead.”
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