ISLAMABAD – Bilal Bin Saqib, the Pakistan Crypto Council’s (PCC) chief executive officer (CEO), has been appointed as Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Blockchain and Crypto. He has been actively involved in important decision-making processes related to cryptocurrency in 7 to 9 countries.
The statement further emphasized Bilal bin Saqib’s contributions to the financial sector, including his crucial role in brokering a deal between the family of the sitting U.S. President Donald Trump and World Liberty Financial. He also played a role in securing agreements with Binance founder, Changpeng Zhao (CZ).
Bilal Bin Saqib, an alumnus of the London School of Economics (LSE), has played a key role in creating frameworks for digital currencies and assets that align with Financial Action Task Force (FATF) regulations.
The conversation focused on using blockchain, cryptocurrency, and artificial intelligence to strengthen the youth and enhance economic resilience, demonstrating a national dedication to emerging technologies that foster global competitiveness.
Bilal Bin Saqib highlighted the vital importance of Pakistan’s youth in fostering this change, remarking, “The Pakistan Crypto Council exists because our youth demand a seat at the global tech table. We are building for a generation that perceives digital finance, decentralization, and AI as avenues to lead, innovate, and elevate the nation.”
He briefed the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) on PCC’s initiatives. He highlighted a recent visit by a delegation from the World Liberty Financial and Binance founder Changpeng Zhao. He also discussed the ongoing regulatory consultations and international collaborations, focusing on developing a digitally skilled and globally competitive generation.
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