Pakistan is positioning itself as a potential global front-runner in crypto regulation, according to Chairman of the Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA), Bilal bin Saqib. Speaking at the high-profile “Binance Blockchain Week” in Dubai, he framed regulated virtual assets as a pathway toward economic expansion for emerging economies, including Pakistan.

Addressing an audience that included global industry figures such as CZ, Michael Saylor, and UAE’s Minister for Artificial Intelligence Omar Sultan Al Olama, Bilal argued that Pakistan can transition from crypto observer to active policy innovator.

He highlighted case studies related to Pakistan’s stablecoin initiative and data-point framework, describing them as potential international blueprints. He suggested that Pakistan’s experimentation with regulatory architecture could provide valuable models for jurisdictions that are still undecided on how to legislate digital assets.

Bilal pointed to Pakistan’s participation in major forums in Dubai and Abu Dhabi as proof that the country has begun to formally engage with international stakeholders in virtual finance. The representation, he said, is not simply symbolic but could lead to collaborative projects, global partnerships, and knowledge exchange necessary for long-term growth.

Sources said Bilal is scheduled to appear at another international event in Abu Dhabi on December 9, reinforcing Pakistan’s continued outreach within the crypto and digital-finance ecosystem.

Reflecting on earlier milestones, Bilal referenced the unveiling of Pakistan’s crypto roadmap in August 2025, suggesting that many of his earlier predictions about the market had come to fruition. He described this period as a turning point for Pakistan’s digital-economy narrative.

A major part of Pakistan’s new direction, he said, is the establishment of a Bitcoin Strategic Reserve — a policy that aligns the country with evolving global financial trends. He characterised the reserve as both a strategic hedge and a reputational investment, signalling to external parties that Pakistan is serious about digital-asset integration.

Bilal also emphasised that the formation of PVARA was a structural step toward building sustainable virtual-asset infrastructure. He argued that Pakistan’s regulatory stance must adapt to a globalised economy and that bilateral crypto diplomacy can serve as a catalyst for economic opportunity.

Describing Pakistan as a “hidden treasure,” Bilal suggested that the country’s economic potential has not been fully recognised. He maintained that strategic innovation, combined with consistent engagement, could make Pakistan an influential force in the digital-economy space.

He concluded by suggesting that the crypto reserve project could elevate Pakistan’s credibility within global financial circles, positioning the country as a proactive participant in the next phase of technological and monetary transformation.