In a significant development for Pakistan’s digital economy, Bilal Bin Saqib, Minister of State for Crypto, Blockchain, and CEO of the Pakistan Crypto Council, met with Robert ‘Bo’ Hines, Executive Director of the US President’s Council on Digital Assets, at the White House. The meeting marks a major step toward fostering cross-border collaboration in digital assets, decentralized infrastructure, and financial innovation.
The high-level meeting focused on strategic alignment between Pakistan and the United States in areas such as digital asset regulation, Bitcoin integration, and the broader adoption of decentralized technologies. According to a press release issued by the Ministry of Finance, both parties emphasized the need for regulatory coherence and shared innovation frameworks to support the responsible growth of the crypto ecosystem.
Robert Bo Hines, who leads national policy on digital asset innovation and emerging financial technologies in the US, welcomed the dialogue as a valuable opportunity to deepen bilateral cooperation. The conversation also explored how blockchain can be leveraged to support youth empowerment and inclusive economic participation, aligning with global goals for financial inclusion and tech-driven development.
This engagement follows Pakistan’s headline-making announcement at the Bitcoin 2025 Conference in Las Vegas, where the country unveiled plans to create a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. The move positions Pakistan among the first nations in Asia to include Bitcoin as part of its sovereign financial strategy.
Minister Bilal Bin Saqib outlined his ambitious vision for Pakistan’s digital future during the discussions. “I envision Pakistan to be a leader in the Global South for Digital Assets,” he said. “From launching our Strategic Bitcoin Reserve to unlocking national infrastructure for crypto mining and AI data zones, Pakistan is building a real framework for digital asset adoption and economic modernisation.”
Part of this vision includes a bold plan to allocate 2,000 megawatts of surplus energy to support Bitcoin mining operations and AI-powered data centers. The government sees this as a dual opportunity to monetize excess energy capacity and develop cutting-edge digital infrastructure capable of powering Pakistan’s future tech economy. This initiative also seeks to create thousands of jobs and stimulate investment in the country’s digital sector.
The White House meeting also involved conversations with the Counsel’s Office, further reinforcing the seriousness of Pakistan’s strategic push into blockchain and digital assets. Bilal Bin Saqib’s engagement with US policymakers signals an era of proactive diplomacy and international cooperation in the crypto domain.
As global regulatory frameworks for digital assets continue to evolve, Pakistan is asserting itself as a forward-thinking nation in the crypto space. By combining state-led initiatives, private sector innovation, and international collaboration, Pakistan aims to play a leading role in shaping the next chapter of the global digital asset economy.
With continued engagement on the world stage and bold national strategies underway, Pakistan’s digital asset ambitions are increasingly gaining global attention.
