Bilal Bin Saqib Appointed SAPM on Blockchain and Crypto Affairs

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has appointed Bilal Bin Saqib, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC), as the Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Blockchain and Crypto. His new role carries the status of a Minister of State.

An official statement revealed that Bilal Bin Saqib has been significantly involved in shaping cryptocurrency-related policy across 7 to 9 countries. He continues to serve as the CEO of the PCC, where he has played an influential role in advancing Pakistan’s engagement with digital finance.

His contributions include helping broker a deal between the Trump family and World Liberty Financial, as well as securing high-profile agreements with Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ). An alumnus of the London School of Economics (LSE), Bilal has been instrumental in developing regulatory frameworks that align with Financial Action Task Force (FATF) standards, and he has actively supported Bitcoin mining efforts.

In a related development, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir held a strategic meeting with Bilal Bin Saqib at General Headquarters (GHQ). The discussion focused on Pakistan’s digital economy and emphasized integrating blockchain, cryptocurrency, and artificial intelligence to empower the nation’s youth and enhance economic resilience.

Bilal highlighted the importance of engaging Pakistan’s younger generation in this transformation, stating, “The Pakistan Crypto Council exists because our youth demand a seat at the global tech table. We are building for a generation that sees digital finance, decentralization, and AI as opportunities to lead, innovate, and uplift the nation.”

During the meeting, he briefed the COAS on the PCC’s initiatives, including a recent visit from a World Liberty Financial delegation and Binance founder CZ. He also discussed ongoing regulatory dialogues and international partnerships aimed at building a digitally skilled and globally competitive youth.

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