ISLAMABAD: In a significant diplomatic and technological move, Pakistan’s Minister of State for Crypto & Blockchain, Bilal Bin Saqib, held a high-level meeting with Bo Hines, Executive Director of the U.S. President’s Council on Digital Assets, at the White House.
The discussion focused on deepening bilateral cooperation in the evolving fields of cryptocurrency, blockchain infrastructure, and Bitcoin integration.
This engagement marks a progressive step in Pakistan’s strategic efforts to embed digital assets within its national economic framework.
Strengthening Strategic Digital Ties
The meeting followed Pakistan’s recent landmark announcement of its Strategic Bitcoin Reserve (SBR), unveiled at the Bitcoin 2025 Conference in Las Vegas.
The reserve places Pakistan among the pioneering nations in Asia adopting Bitcoin as part of its sovereign asset strategy. Minister Bilal’s discussions with Bo Hines centered on building robust regulatory frameworks, harmonizing standards, and fostering bilateral knowledge exchange in blockchain policy.
Bo Hines, appointed by President Trump in January 2025, plays a central role in shaping the U.S. digital asset landscape alongside Council Chair David Sacks.
The U.S. administration under Trump aims to lead globally in crypto regulation, financial innovation, and decentralized technology—an ambition that aligns closely with Pakistan’s own trajectory.
Pakistan’s Vision for a Digital Asset Future
Minister Bilal emphasized Pakistan’s vision to become a regional leader in the Global South for digital assets. His strategy includes launching large-scale crypto mining zones powered by 2,000 megawatts of surplus energy and developing AI-focused data zones to modernize Pakistan’s digital economy.
During his White House visit, Minister Bilal also met with the White House Counsel’s Office to discuss legal and policy harmonization.
Both countries acknowledged the role of youth empowerment and innovation ecosystems in driving blockchain adoption.
By embracing transparency, decentralized systems, and policy innovation, Pakistan aims to boost economic inclusion and job creation through technology.
