--- title: "Pakistan official says country preparing for digital economy" description: "Most outlets highlighted the statement by Bilal Bin Saqib, Minister of State and Chairman of the Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority, that Pakistan is preparing for future technology and the digital economy. One outlet noted the location (Hong Kong) and event (Bitcoin Asia Conference) where the remarks were made, while another omitted these details but included the term \"next generation of technology.\" Both excerpts presented the statement in a neutral, forward-looking tone without additional context or framing." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/5552-pakistan-ready-for-future-technology-digital-economy-bilal site: HarZaviya language: en --- # Pakistan official says country preparing for digital economy business · latest filing 31 Aug 2026, 5:13 AM PKT · 29–31 Aug 2026 · 3 articles from 3 outlets over 2 developments ## How it developed Newest development first. Each carries its own coverage and, where we have one, our summary of it. ### 30 Aug 2026 — Pakistan official says country preparing for digital economy (2 outlets) > Most outlets highlighted the statement by Bilal Bin Saqib, Minister of State and Chairman of the Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority, that Pakistan is preparing for future technology and the digital economy. One outlet noted the location (Hong Kong) and event (Bitcoin Asia Conference) where the remarks were made, while another omitted these details but included the term "next generation of technology." Both excerpts presented the statement in a neutral, forward-looking tone without additional context or framing. - **Business Recorder** — [Pakistan ready for future technology, digital economy: Bilal](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40437119/pakistan-ready-for-future-technology-digital-economy-bilal) · 31 Aug 2026, 5:13 AM PKT > HONG KONG: Minister of State and Chairman of the Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority Bilal Bin Saqib has said Pakistan is ready for future technology and the digital economy. Addressing the Bitcoin Asia Conference in Hong Kong, Bilal Bin Saqib said Pakistan was moving forward to understand emerging financial and technological changes and strengthen its capabilities. He said Pakistan ha... - **Minute Mirror** — [Pakistan poised to lead in digital finance: Bilal ...](https://minutemirror.com.pk/pakistan-poised-to-lead-in-digital-finance-bilal-bin-saqib-621450/) · 30 Aug 2026, 4:04 PM PKT · 82% identical wording to the newest filing > Minister of State and Chairman of the Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA) Bilal Bin Saqib has said Pakistan is preparing itself for the next generation of technology and the emerging digital economy. ### 29 Aug 2026 — Pakistan ready for digital economy, says Bilal Bin Saqib (1 outlet) - **Dunya News** — [Pakistan ready for digital economy, says Bilal Bin Saqib](https://dunyanews.tv/en/Business/970313-pakistan-ready-for-digital-economy-says-bilal-bin-saqib) · 29 Aug 2026, 2:23 PM PKT > Bilal said Pakistan had established a regulatory framework for virtual assets in less than six months, while using only 8% of the budget allocated for the initiative ## Part of a bigger story Other stories whose coverage resembles this one, nearest first. 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