In a groundbreaking move, Pakistan has officially launched its first government-led Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, marking a significant step in the country’s embrace of digital innovation.
The announcement was made by Bilal Bin Saqib, CEO of the Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC) and recently appointed Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Crypto and Blockchain with the status of Minister of State. Saqib made the revelation during his keynote address at Bitcoin Vegas 2025, held in Las Vegas, before a high-profile audience that included U.S. Vice President JD Vance, Eric Trump, and Donald Trump Jr.
Saqib has been actively touring the United States, engaging with investors and stakeholders to attract global interest in Pakistan’s emerging crypto market.
“Pakistan is no longer defined by its past. It is being reborn as a forward-looking hub of digital innovation — powered by its youth, sharpened by necessity, and led by a new generation of tech statesmen,” Saqib stated in an official release.
He added,
“I’m not just here as a minister. I’m here as the voice of a generation — a generation that is online, on-chain, and unstoppable.”
The establishment of the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve represents a bold move by the government to align Pakistan with the global shift toward blockchain and digital assets. It signals a broader national vision of becoming a competitive player in the tech-driven economy of the future.
