Pakistan, May 26 -- In a bold move to embrace blockchain technology and crypto innovation, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has appointed Bilal bin Saqib as the Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Blockchain and Crypto. He will serve with the status of Minister of State.

This appointment comes as Pakistan ramps up its digital transformation efforts. Saqib, already Chief Advisor to the Finance Minister for the Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC), also serves as its CEO. A well-known figure in Web3 investment circles, Saqib was featured by Forbes and received the Member of the British Empire (MBE) in 2023 for his services to the UK's National Health Service.

The government's focus on digital infrastructure is also reflected in a new ...