Minister of State Bilal bin Saqib has said Pakistan’s policy on digital assets is “clear and forward-looking,” emphasizing that the country is not shaping its approach based on the past but on the technological realities of the 2050s.

Addressing the Global Bitcoin Conference in Abu Dhabi, he stressed that Pakistan must embrace emerging technologies to stay competitive in the global digital economy.

In a bold recommendation, Bilal bin Saqib said the Pakistani government should adopt Bitcoin as a reserve asset, arguing that the long-term strategic value of digital currencies cannot be ignored.

He noted that Pakistan is actively removing regulatory obstacles, enabling a clearer pathway for digital asset adoption and innovation.

Billions in Bitcoin mining

The minister highlighted Pakistan’s massive untapped potential in energy, particularly unused or wasted electricity, which he said could be harnessed for Bitcoin mining.

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“Billions of dollars can be earned through this alone,” he told conference attendees, emphasizing that such opportunities could significantly strengthen Pakistan’s digital economy.

From consumers to global creators

Bilal bin Saqib said the goal of Pakistan’s digital asset roadmap is to transform the nation’s youth. “We want to make Pakistan’s youth creators, not consumers,” he said, stressing that global digital participation requires talent capable of building technology rather than merely consuming it.

He reiterated that Pakistan’s digital policy framework aims to attract investment, stimulate innovation, and position the country at the forefront of future technological shifts.