Pakistan, June 1 -- Pakistan is stepping into a new era of digital innovation, with the recent establishment of the Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC) signalling a national commitment to blockchain and cryptocurrency as engines of economic transformation. With global partners, surplus energy capacity, and a booming tech-savvy youth demographic, Pakistan aims to position itself not just as a crypto participant-but as a regional leader.

Formed in early 2025 under the Ministry of Finance, the PCC includes senior officials from the State Bank of Pakistan and the Securities and Exchange Commission. The PCC's goals are clear: develop a crypto framework aligned with FATF standards/regulations, build trust among investors, and enable blockchain-based...