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Pakistan moves closer to regulating crypto sector

Aftab Maken Islamabad: A follow-up meeting of the Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC) was held on Thursday at the Finance Division to review progress on developing a regulatory framework for digital and virtual assets in the country. The session was chaired by Federal Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb. The meeting brought …

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PCC to hold meeting on digital currency regulations

The Pakistan Crypto Council will convene a high-level meeting on Monday, 2nd June 2025, to be chaired by Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue. The meeting will serve as a strategic forum to deliberate on the evolving regulatory and legal framework surrounding digital currency and the broader …

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2,000MW allocated to fuel Bitcoin mining, AI data centres

Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD In a significant policy shift aimed at monetising surplus electricity and drawing foreign investment, the federal government has earmarked 2,000 megawatts (MW) of power in the first phase of a national plan to support Bitcoin mining and Artificial Intelligence (AI) data centres. The initiative, led by the …

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PCC head meets Malysian FM

In a pivotal step toward strengthening regional cooperation in the digital economy, the Foreign Minister of Malaysia Mohamad Bin Haji Hasan met with Bilal Bin Saqib, CEO of the Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC), to explore collaborative opportunities in blockchain technology, digital assets, and Shariah-compliant finance. The meeting focused on laying …

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PCC holds maiden meeting

The inaugural meeting of the Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC) was held today under the chairmanship of Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, said an official statement of the Finance Ministry. The meeting was attended by key figures, including the CEO of the PCC, Bilal Bin Saqib, the …

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