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, […]
Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC)
Pakistan’s surplus electricity could fuel global crypto mining industry
Pakistan is working on new electricity tariffs to attract crypto mining and blockchain data centres. The goal is to use the country’s surplus electricity and reduce capacity payments without subsidies. Officials are in talks with international crypto firms to explore how they can tap into Pakistan’s excess power capacity. Federal Minister for Energy Awais Leghari […]