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Pakistan named Bilal Bin Saqib as special assistant to the prime minister on blockchain and crypto.
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The country will allocate 2,000 megawatts of power to crypto mining and AI centers.
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Pakistan has begun collaborating with World Liberty Financial, a Trump-linked U.S. crypto project.
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Binance co-founder CZ is advising Pakistan’s Crypto Council.
A Strategic Appointment for Crypto Expansion
Pakistan has taken a major step toward institutionalizing its crypto strategy by appointing Bilal Bin Saqib as the prime minister’s special assistant on blockchain and digital assets. Bin Saqib, already a key advisor to the finance ministry and head of the Pakistan Crypto Council, is known for his international recognition and advocacy.
The move signals Islamabad’s intent to mirror global strategies and position itself as a crypto-friendly nation.
Mining Power Allocation and Economic Goals
The government also announced it will allocate 2,000 megawatts of surplus electricity to support crypto mining and AI centers. This effort is expected to boost employment, attract foreign capital, and offset a recent decline in direct investment.
The plan is spearheaded by the Pakistan Crypto Council and comes amid growing national interest in digital finance.
Ties to World Liberty Financial Raise Eyebrows
Bin Saqib also serves as an advisor to World Liberty Financial (WLF), a controversial U.S. crypto firm linked to the Trump family. WLF recently signed a memorandum of understanding with Pakistan’s ministry to explore stablecoin applications for trade and remittances.
Changpeng Zhao, former Binance CEO, is also supporting the council’s international outreach, although he has denied reports linking him to WLF’s lobbying efforts.
