The government of Pakistan has announced setting up of a national crypto council to promote blockchain technology in finance sector. According to Pakistan government officials, the council has been made to lead blockchain technology integration as well as crypto asset management throughout the financial infrastructure.
The establishment of national crypto council comes in the wake of Bilal bin Saqib being appointed as Union Finance Minister’s Chief Advisor for cryptocurrency administration. The Pakistan Crypto Council ( PCC ) will operate to maintain control over cryptocurrencies and blockchain innovation and promote their integration into Pakistan’s financial economic system.
On March 14, 2025 the Finance Division revealed that the establishment of the council marked a crucial step for Pakistan to embrace digital finance while moving into sync with worldwide blockchain technology adoption.
The Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb will guide the council while its senior board consists of the State Bank of Pakistan’s Governor and the SECP’s Chairman together with the Federal Law Secretary and Federal IT Secretary.
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