FinMin vows to take lead in digital assets, innovation

Islamabad: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has expressed Pakistan's resolve to take a lead in the development and adoption of digital assets and set a benchmark for innovation and inclusive growth in the digital economy.              

He was virtually co-chairing a high-level meeting alongside Minister of State for Crypto and Blockchain Bilal Bin Saqib and Executive Chairman of the world's largest corporate holder of Bitcoin Strategy, Michael Saylor. 

The discussion focused on how Bitcoin can serve as a tool for sovereign reserves, monetary resilience, and driving Pakistan's long-term digital economic transformation.                                                                     

Michael Saylor lauded Pakistan's efforts to take a forward-looking, innovation-friendly stance in the global digital economy and welcomed the opportunity to advise and support ongoing developments.

He said Pakistan has brilliant people, and the commitment and clarity required by businesses globally.

He said Bitcoin is the strongest asset for long-term national resilience and provides opportunity to emerging markets like Pakistan to advance into the future of finance.