Las Vegas: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Crypto and Blockc
hain Bilal Bin Saqib has announced the country’s first government-led strategic Bitcoin reserve. Speaking at Bitcoin Vegas 2025, Saqib emphasized that Pakistan is no longer confined by its historical challenges, but is instead emerging as a forward-looking hub of digital innovation. This transformation is primarily driven by the country’s youth and spearheaded by a new generation of tech-savvy leaders.

According to Radio Pakistan, the initiative includes the allocation of 2,000 megawatts of surplus electricity in the first phase, dedicated to Bitcoin mining and AI data centers. This effort aims to attract sovereign miners, tech firms, and clean energy partners from around the globe, positioning Pakistan as a leader in the digital economy.

The announcement was made in the presence of notable figures such as US Vice President JD Vance, Eric Trump, and Donald Trump Jr, highlighting the significance of the event and the global interest in Pakistan’s bold step towards integrating cryptocurrency mining with sustainable energy solutions.