Pakistan Moves Towards Bitcoin Mining and Asset Tokenization in High-Level Meeting
Islamabad, March 25, 2025
– A high-level meeting, chaired by the Prime Minister of Pakistan in Islamabad, focused on strategic investments in Bitcoin mining and the tokenization of real-world assets. This landmark discussion highlights Pakistan’s growing interest in embracing the digital economy and establishing itself as a global leader in blockchain technology.
The meeting brought together key government officials, including Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, IT Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja, State Bank Governor Jamil Ahmad, Pakistan Crypto Council CEO Bilal Bin Saqib, Economic Affairs Minister Ahad Khan Cheema, Petroleum Minister Ali Pervez Malik, Power Minister Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari, Climate Change Minister Dr. Musadik Malik, and FBR Chairman Rashid Mehmood.
Prominent international figures in the blockchain industry also participated, including Marco Streng and Dr. Marco Krohn, the Founder & Co-Founder of Genesis Group—one of the world’s largest Bitcoin mining firms, having mined over $1 billion worth of Bitcoin. Vincent Kadar, CEO of Polymath Canada, a leader in secure and compliant asset tokenization, also attended.
During the discussions, experts outlined a roadmap for Pakistan to develop a $3.5 billion Bitcoin mining infrastructure and launch large-scale asset tokenization projects. The conversation underscored blockchain’s potential to strengthen Pakistan’s economy, attract foreign investment, and modernize financial systems through transparent and sustainable practices.
The Prime Minister directed the Pakistan Crypto Council to collaborate with these companies to develop a concrete action plan for deploying mining operations and tokenizing assets across various sectors. Additionally, he emphasized the need to accelerate the formalization of crypto regulations to support this initiative.
Bilal Bin Saqib, CEO of the Pakistan Crypto Council, reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to innovation, stating, “Pakistan is open for business. We invite global investors to explore opportunities in Bitcoin mining, data centers, and real-world asset tokenization. Our nation is poised to lead the digital economy and emerge as a regional hub for Web3 transformation.”
This initiative positions Pakistan among crypto-friendly nations, leveraging blockchain technology to drive economic growth, transparency, and global competitiveness.
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