Pakistan, June 6 -- In a landmark diplomatic visit, Pakistan's Minister of State for Crypto and Blockchain, Bilal Bin Saqib, met with New York City Mayor Eric Adams at Gracie Mansion. The meeting, held during Saqib's official U.S. tour, focused on building global partnerships around blockchain technology and digital finance. In a warm gesture, Mayor Adams said, "We consider New York to be Lahore," signaling closer ties between two growing hubs of digital innovation.

Both sides agreed to foster deeper collaboration between the New York Crypto Council and the Pakistan Crypto Council. These councils, backed by their respective governments, aim to shape the future of Web3 and ensure responsible crypto growth. The two leaders explored ways to...