A meeting at the White House saw Bilal Bin Saqib,Minister of State for Crypto & Blockchain and CEO of the Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC),engage with Robert ‘Bo’ Hines,Executive Director of US President Donald Trump’s Council on Digital Assets,to explore avenues for strategic alignment on digital assets.

The discussions centered around “Bitcoin integration, and the future of decentralised infrastructure,” according to a press release.

Robert ‘Bo’ Hines was appointed by President Trump in january 2025 to spearhead national policy development concerning digital asset innovation, regulation, and emerging financial technologies.

This meeting follows Prime Minister shehbaz Sharif’s May appointment of Bilal Bin saqib as his special assistant on blockchain and cryptocurrency, granting him the status of a minister of state. Saqib is now tasked with creating a extensive regulatory framework for digital assets that complies with FATF guidelines,initiating Bitcoin mining projects,and integrating blockchain technology into governance,finance,and land record systems.

The meeting also follows Pakistan’s recent unveiling of its Strategic Bitcoin Reserve (SBR) at the Bitcoin 2025 Conference in las Vegas,a move that positions Pakistan as one of the first Asian nations to incorporate Bitcoin into its national asset strategy.

Pakistan Aims to Lead in Digital Assets

Bilal Bin Saqib stated, “I envision Pakistan to be a leader in the Global South for Digital Assets. From launching our Strategic Bitcoin Reserve to unlocking national infrastructure for crypto mining and AI data zones, Pakistan is building a real framework for digital asset adoption and economic modernisation.”

“I envision Pakistan to be a leader in the Global South for Digital Assets.”

The press release indicated that both parties voiced a mutual interest in strengthening collaboration between the US and Pakistan regarding digital asset innovation, regulatory standards, and new financial technologies. They also explored methods to bolster innovation ecosystems that empower young people and promote economic inclusion through blockchain technology.

In addition to meeting with Robert ‘Bo’ Hines, Saqib also engaged with the White House Counsel’s Office.

pakistan’s broader crypto strategy includes allocating two gigawatts of power to support Bitcoin mining and AI-driven data centers.

According to Forbes,Bilal Bin saqib,recognized in their ’30 under 30′ list,co-founded Tayaba,described as “a social enterprise that aims to provide solutions to the water crisis in Pakistan.”

Saqib was also awarded an MBE in 2023 for his contributions to the UK’s National Health Service.

An MBE (Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire) is awarded for outstanding achievements or service to the community demonstrating a notable,long-term impact.