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Can Pakistan Go Big on Crypto? | Special Episode | Bilal bin Saqib | Junaid Iqbal

Is crypto banned, broken — or just misunderstood in Pakistan? In this revealing episode, Junaid Iqbal sits down with Bilal Bin Saqib, founder of the Pakistan Crypto Council, to break down where the country stands in the global race for digital finance. From FATF regulations to Bitcoin mining, from youth upskilling to Web3 diplomacy — this is Pakistan’s crypto moment. The question is: will we lead, or lag behind? In this episode: 1️⃣ Why crypto has been blocked in Pakistan — and how FATF rules shape that policy 2️⃣ How countries like the UAE are using crypto for jobs, trade & investment 3️⃣ Can Pakistan mine Bitcoin using surplus electricity and turn it into a national asset? 4️⃣ What FATF-compliant regulation might actually look like 5️⃣ Why Bilal wants to make Pakistan a Web3 innovation hub 6️⃣ How blockchain can drive youth employment, transparency, and exports 💡 From bans to blockchains, this episode explains how Pakistan can enter the crypto economy — the right way. 🔔 Subscribe now and join the conversation on Pakistan’s digital future.

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