Pakistan to Establish National Strategic Bitcoin Reserve: A New Era for Cryptocurrency in the Country

In a significant development at the “Bitcoin 2025” conference, Bilal Bin Saqib, the Special Assistant to the Prime Minister of Pakistan, revealed the government’s intention to create a **national strategic Bitcoin reserve**. This initiative aims to **solidify Pakistan’s position** in the burgeoning crypto landscape. Bin Saqib emphasized the long-term vision, stating, “We will hold these bitcoins and never sell them,” echoing similar moves seen in the **United States**. Additionally, the government has announced the allocation of an extra 2000 megawatts of electricity to facilitate Bitcoin mining and AI data centers. This strategy is designed to enhance **revenue generation**, stimulate **job creation**, and draw in **foreign investment**. Moreover, Bin Saqib, who is also an advisor to the **Trump crypto project**, World Liberty Financial, is confident that these measures will significantly benefit Pakistan’s **blockchain ecosystem** and foster economic growth.