In a significant step toward integrating emerging technologies into Pakistan’s educational framework, the Ministry of IT and Telecom (MoITT) has partnered with Binance Academy to roll out a comprehensive blockchain education initiative across the country. The collaboration aims to build a robust foundation for blockchain learning and digital skill development, with a goal to reach over 80,000 students and train 300 educators across 20 universities by the year 2026.
Binance Academy, the open-access learning platform of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange Binance, will work closely with MoITT to deliver tailored blockchain education programs. The initiative is designed to equip university professors and educators with the knowledge and tools necessary to train the next generation of blockchain experts, who can then contribute meaningfully to both local innovation and the broader global tech ecosystem.
This national education push is rooted in the Global University Outreach Program (GUOP), launched through a strategic alliance between Binance Academy and the Blockchain & AI Technology Center (BAITC). GUOP is recognized as the world’s largest Web3 education initiative and is already operational in over 20 countries. The goal of the program is to embed blockchain and Web3 education into university curricula while developing human capital through collaborative training, industry-led certification, and open-source learning modules.
Speaking about the partnership, Bader Al Kalooti, MEASA Head of Growth and Operations at Binance, emphasized the importance of equipping people with the right skills in order to unlock blockchain’s transformative potential. “As blockchain reshapes the global financial landscape, empowering people with the right skills is essential to unlocking its potential. Our collaboration with the Ministry of IT and Telecom in Pakistan marks a significant step toward building a knowledgeable workforce ready to drive innovation and foster growth in the digital economy,” he said. “Together, we’re laying the foundation for a future where blockchain technology creates opportunities across every sector.”
The initiative has received strong backing from Pakistan’s leadership. Minister of IT and Telecom Shaza Fatima Khawaja underscored that the program aligns with the vision of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for a digitally empowered Pakistan. She said, “This partnership marks an important milestone in the country’s digital transformation. It contributes to economic growth and positions Pakistan as a global source of skilled blockchain talent. By joining forces with Binance and BAITC, we are equipping our students with cutting-edge knowledge to shape the future of the digital economy.”
Binance has consistently emphasized its role in fostering a safe and well-regulated digital environment. This educational collaboration also signals Binance’s long-term commitment to helping develop a digitally literate population that can responsibly participate in the global digital economy.
Since 2022, Binance Academy has already trained over 3,000 students across 13 universities and three provinces in Pakistan. The ongoing success of these earlier efforts has paved the way for the broader, more ambitious national rollout. The Global University Outreach Program, which began in Kazakhstan in 2023, aims to reach over one million students in more than 200 universities across 50 countries by 2026.
This landmark partnership between Pakistan’s IT Ministry and Binance Academy has the potential to redefine the country’s technological capabilities and digital competitiveness on a global scale. By investing in blockchain education at the university level, the government is not only addressing the growing demand for digital skills but also preparing its youth for future leadership roles in the global digital economy.
