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      <title>Pakistan launches strategic bitcoin reserve to boost digital economy</title>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Pakistan has made a landmark move toward a digital economy by establishing a strategic Bitcoin reserve, a decision seen as a clear indicator of the country’s shift from soft power to smart power.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Special Assistant to the Prime Minister and a blockchain technology expert, Bilal Bin Saqib, called the initiative Pakistan’s new digital identity on the global stage.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;He emphasized that this step will accelerate the country’s advancement in cryptocurrency and blockchain innovation, positioning Pakistan as a leading contender in the global crypto arena.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Experts have welcomed the creation of the reserve, describing it as a major step toward achieving digital sovereignty, diversifying the economy, and strengthening technological independence.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;They assert that utilizing crypto assets will not only help stabilize the national economy but also open up new employment opportunities for young people in the fast-growing digital sector.&lt;/p&gt;
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<p>Special Assistant to the Prime Minister and a blockchain technology expert, Bilal Bin Saqib, called the initiative Pakistan’s new digital identity on the global stage.</p>
<p>He emphasized that this step will accelerate the country’s advancement in cryptocurrency and blockchain innovation, positioning Pakistan as a leading contender in the global crypto arena.</p>
<p>Experts have welcomed the creation of the reserve, describing it as a major step toward achieving digital sovereignty, diversifying the economy, and strengthening technological independence.</p>
<p>They assert that utilizing crypto assets will not only help stabilize the national economy but also open up new employment opportunities for young people in the fast-growing digital sector.</p>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2025 12:20:51 +0500</pubDate>
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