Pakistan Virtual Assets Authority Chairman Meets OpenAI CEO at UNGA

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1. 30 Sep 2026 71% related

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   Bilal Bin Saqib speaks at Harvard Islamic Finance Conference on blockchain and the Muslim world

   Most outlets highlighted Bilal Bin Saqib’s participation in the Harvard Islamic Finance Conference and his focus on blockchain’s potential for the Muslim world. 24 News HD provided more detail, noting his title, the format of his participation as a keynote conversation, and the broader context of the conference being held at Harvard University. The Associated Press of Pakistan offered a more concise summary, focusing on his role and the central theme of the event.

2. 22 Sep 2026 75% related

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   Bilal Bin Saqib speaks at UNGA on Global South and financial systems

   Most outlets led with Bilal Bin Saqib’s address at the UNGA, focusing on his call for a reformed global financial system and the role of the Global South. Geo News described his remarks in the context of a broader forum on social business, youth, and technology, while Daily Pakistan emphasized his “bold pitch” and the significance of the Global South now being included in global discussions. Both outlets used slightly different phrasing to highlight the event’s importance but aligned on the core message of financial reform and inclusion.

3. 21 Sep 2026 72% related

   5 outlets

   Pakistan and US officials discuss digital asset regulation

   Most outlets reported that Minister Bilal Bin Saqib and US Chargé d’Affaires Natalie Baker met to discuss Pakistan’s evolving regulatory framework for digital assets. The framing was largely consistent, with a focus on the development of a secure and sustainable virtual asset market. Dawn added context about the broader US-Pakistan engagement on the issue, while Minute Mirror briefly noted the rapid development of the virtual asset sector. All excerpts used similar phrasing to describe the meeting and its purpose, with no significant differences in emphasis.

4. 2 Sep 2026 74% related

   6 outlets

   PVARA Chairman briefs Finance Minister on Hong Kong visit

   Most outlets reported that PVARA Chairman Bilal Bin Saqib briefed Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on his recent visit to Hong Kong, focusing on the discussion of digital assets and regulatory developments. ProPakistani highlighted the potential for adopting the Hong Kong model for digital assets in Pakistan, while 24 News HD added context about exploring opportunities for Pakistan in the sector. Other outlets, such as Business Recorder and The Nation, provided similar factual accounts without emphasizing specific policy implications.

5. 26 Aug 2026 76% related

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   Bilal Bin Saqib speaks at Silk Road Finance & Technology Forum

   Most outlets highlighted that Bilal Bin Saqib, as Minister of State and PVARA Chairman, attended and spoke at the inaugural Silk Road Finance & Technology Forum in Tashkent. 24 News HD added that he outlined Pakistan’s vision for AI and tokenisation, emphasizing the need for regulatory institutions to keep pace with technological developments. The Nation provided a slightly shorter excerpt, noting his participation and mention of artificial intelligence but without the specific regulatory call.