Pakistan’s Bitcoin Reserve: A Strategic Play for Economic Sovereignty
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Pakistan has officially entered the race for Bitcoin adoption with plans for a state-controlled reserve. Bilal Bin Saqib, leading the charge at Bitcoin 2025, framed the move as both economic strategy and geopolitical alignment:
“We were inspired by America’s lead under Trump.”
The announcement contradicts Pakistan’s past crypto bans, suggesting deeper motives—possibly circumventing sanctions or attracting tech investment. Earlier this year, Islamabad floated a National Crypto Council to formalize regulations.
Analysts see this as part of a global trend where emerging economies use crypto to bypass traditional financial gatekeepers.
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