Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has appointed Bilal bin Saqib as his Special Assistant on Crypto and Blockchain, according to an official notification issued by the Prime Minister’s Office on Monday.
Bilal bin Saqib will hold the position with a status equivalent to that of a Minister of State.
Alongside this role, he currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the Pakistan Crypto Council - an organisation dedicated to advancing cryptocurrency and blockchain technology in Pakistan.
Mr Saqib’s appointment marks the first time a dedicated role for crypto and blockchain has been created at the federal level.
In recent years, he has actively campaigned for the integration of blockchain in governance and finance, calling for a clearer regulatory framework to ensure consumer protection and investor confidence.
