The Pakistan Crypto Council under CEO Bilal Bin Saqib recommends Bitcoin (BTC) mining operations utilizing Pakistan’s unutilized energy reserves. During its first meeting on March 21, the Council put forward the recommendation to use Pakistan’s surplus energy resources for Bitcoin mining processes.
According to Pakistan’s local media reports, stakeholders from different fields, such as lawmakers, the Bank of Pakistan Governor, the SECP Chairman, and the Federal Information Technology Secretary, participated in the meeting. The meeting heard Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb explain how the government plans to transform Pakistan’s digital sector during his address.
“This is the beginning of a new digital chapter for our economy. We are committed to building a transparent, future-ready financial ecosystem that attracts investment, empowers our youth, and puts Pakistan on the global map as a leader in emerging technologies,” said Aurangzeb.
Pakistan’s New Approach to Cryptocurrency Regulation Inspired by U.S. Policies
Pakistan Crypto Council establishes vital progress because it demonstrates the government’s changing attitude towards cryptocurrency legalization. According to Aisha Ghaus Pasha who served as Minister of State for Finance and Revenue in May 2023 Bitcoin would never receive legal status in Pakistan because of FATF anti-money laundering rules.
Crypto regulation receives growing support from both the United States and Argentina after President Donald Trump advocated pro-crypto measures. President Trump implemented the Working Group on Digital Assets through executive order on January 23rd, 2025, to achieve extensive regulatory changes for digital assets.
Under the executive order, the government faced a complete ban on developing or researching central bank digital currencies (CBDC) and their issuance. In March 2025, Trump implemented an executive order that established both a Bitcoin strategic reserve and a digital asset stockpile containing cryptocurrencies produced by US companies.
The Pakistan Crypto Council is leading an initiative to use surplus energy in Bitcoin mining, which might establish Pakistan as a leading force in the crypto market. The initiative could become more attractive for foreign direct investors when proper regulations are created, which would position Pakistan to lead the market of emerging technologies.