Islamabad, November 1, 2025: In a remarkable acknowledgment of Pakistan’s growing role in
the global digital assets revolution, The Wall Street Journal has recognized Mr. Bilal bin Saqib,
Minister of State for Crypto and Blockchain, among the world’s most influential figures shaping
the future of cryptocurrency, artificial intelligence (AI), and financial diplomacy.
The WSJ’s in-depth investigative report titled “How a Billionaire Felon Boosted Trump’s Crypto
Company en Route to a Pardon”, published on October 31, 2025, mentions Bilal bin Saqib’s
name 11 times, reflecting the publication’s keen interest in his leadership and his impact at the
intersection of technology, geopolitics, and digital finance.
The report highlights Mr. Saqib alongside global icons such as Changpeng Zhao (CZ), founder
of Binance; members of the Trump family; and leading Emirati investors, portraying him as a
new-generation leader in the blockchain era.
Under Bilal bin Saqib’s leadership, Pakistan has rapidly evolved into one of the fastest-growing
crypto economies globally — ranked third worldwide, providing global exchanges, institutional
investors, and mining companies access to a transparent and regulated South Asian market.
Recently, Mr. Saqib represented Pakistan at the Future Investment Initiative (FII) in Riyadh,
where he engaged with global leaders, investors, and pioneers of artificial intelligence —
including the CEOs of J.P. Morgan and Ripple, the former CEO of Google, the founder of Reddit,
and the Prime Minister of Albania, among others. True to form, he once again drew global
attention toward Pakistan as a nation demonstrating forward-looking leadership in emerging
fields like cryptocurrency, blockchain, and AI.
Experts have described The Wall Street Journal’s coverage as both symbolic and strategic,
signaling a new era for Pakistan.
Recognition from one of the world’s most respected financial publications reaffirms that
Pakistan is emerging as a thought leader in the global digital economy, with Bilal bin Saqib
proudly carrying the nation’s flag into the new world of artificial intelligence and blockchaindriven innovation.
Qamar Iqbal
Protocol Officer to
Minister of State for Crypto & Blockchain
Contact: +92312 7177 707
+9251 920 5532
