Bitcoin advocate and Strategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor is set to play a leading advisory role in shaping Pakistan’s national crypto ambitions, following a high-level meeting with the country’s top financial officials.
According to official reports, Saylor met with Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb and State Minister for Blockchain and Crypto Bilal Bin Saqib in Islamabad on Sunday. The discussion centered around Bitcoin’s potential inclusion in Pakistan’s sovereign reserves and the government’s push to create a comprehensive digital asset policy.
Saylor, who heads Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy)—the public company with the world’s largest Bitcoin treasury—praised Pakistan’s intellectual outlook. In a video shared by ministry officials, he described Pakistan as “home to brilliant minds” and said the country could lead with “intellectual clarity” in the global crypto economy.
Strategy has acquired over 582,000 BTC, currently valued at more than $61 billion, through years of aggressive capital raising. Since adopting its Bitcoin strategy in 2020, the company’s stock has skyrocketed by over 3,000%, positioning it as a cornerstone of institutional Bitcoin adoption.
Saylor’s involvement could significantly boost investor confidence in Pakistan’s crypto efforts, especially as the country seeks to position itself as a regulatory innovator within the Global South.
Global Capital Eyes Pakistan’s Crypto Commitment
As Pakistan deepens its crypto ambitions, Saylor said the international market is ready to follow—if the country demonstrates strong leadership and strategic clarity.
Speaking during the Islamabad meeting, Saylor emphasized that trust and vision—not just regulations—are key to unlocking capital inflows. Drawing from his own experience raising billions for Bitcoin purchases through public markets, he explained that investor confidence stems from credible leadership and conviction.
“If the world trusts you and they hear your words and you speak particularly, the capital and the capability will flow to Pakistan. It’s there, it wants to find a home,” Saylor remarked.
He also praised Pakistan’s proposed regulatory body and sovereign Bitcoin reserve plans as bold steps that could position the country as a leader in crypto regulation.
“You already have the most important asset: the will to act,” he added, pledging long-term advisory support.
Pakistan Fast-Tracks Crypto Legislation With Council Draft
Pakistan is fast-tracking a legal framework to support its crypto expansion, with a draft bill submitted by the newly formed Pakistan Crypto Council on June 6. The legislation aims to establish foundational digital asset regulation and build confidence among investors.
Formed in March, the council is led by Bilal Bin Saqib, who also advises World Liberty Financial, a crypto project tied to U.S. President Donald Trump. Under Saqib’s leadership, the council is pushing to make Pakistan a key Web3 hub in the Global South.
Following Saylor’s visit, Saqib’s office described the meeting as a “milestone” in Pakistan’s digital policy trajectory. Finance Minister Aurangzeb echoed that sentiment, reaffirming the country’s goal to lead on both Bitcoin infrastructure and Web3 innovation.
Quick Facts
- Michael Saylor met with Pakistan’s finance and crypto ministers
- Pakistan plans to add Bitcoin to sovereign reserves
- Crypto Council submitted a draft bill on June 6
- Saylor pledged advisory support to Pakistan’s crypto initiative
- Pakistan aims to lead Web3 adoption in the Global South
