ISLAMABAD – June 15: In a significant step towards embracing the future of finance, Pakistan held a high-level strategic dialogue with renowned Bitcoin advocate and billionaire entrepreneur Michael Saylor, reaffirming the country’s growing ambition in the global digital economy.
The virtual meeting brought together Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, Minister of State for Crypto and Blockchain Bilal Bin Saqib, and Michael Saylor, Executive Chairman of Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy), the world’s largest corporate holder of Bitcoin.
The discussion focused on utilizing Bitcoin as a tool for sovereign reserves, enhancing monetary resilience, and shaping Pakistan’s long-term digital economic framework.
“Pakistan aspires to lead the Global South in the development and adoption of digital assets, setting a benchmark for innovation, regulation, and inclusive growth in the digital economy,” said Finance Minister Aurangzeb.
Saylor, known globally for spearheading corporate Bitcoin adoption, voiced strong support for Pakistan’s vision and policies. “Pakistan has many brilliant people. It also has commitment and clarity needed by businesses globally,” he said. “Bitcoin is the strongest asset for long-term national resilience. Emerging markets like Pakistan have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to leapfrog into the future of finance.”
The Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC), launched in March, is at the forefront of these efforts, tasked with integrating blockchain and digital assets into the nation’s financial system. Bilal Bin Saqib, who also serves as PCC CEO, emphasized the potential for national transformation.
“Michael Saylor’s insights and leadership have shaped how the world views Bitcoin as a sovereign-grade asset. In five years, Mr Saylor transformed a mid-sized software firm into a $100+ billion company, purely through strategic vision, bold conviction, and disciplined execution,” said Saqib. “If private individuals can build that in the U.S.—why can’t Pakistan, as a nation, do the same? We have the talent, the story, and the energy.”
Saylor welcomed the opportunity to support Pakistan’s crypto advancement and praised its innovation-friendly approach. His involvement, often aligned with a vision of economic sovereignty and decentralization, signals growing institutional interest in Pakistan’s digital finance landscape.
This dialogue follows major developments, including the formation of the Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA) and the unveiling of Pakistan’s strategic Bitcoin reserve at the Bitcoin 2025 conference in Las Vegas.
As the PCC now works to draft a technical framework for digital assets, this milestone meeting is seen as a turning point in positioning Pakistan as a Web3-ready emerging market.