Is Pakistan pulling an end-run around India in Washington with its cryptocurrency hype?
By
Binu Mathew
Who is the most important man in Pakistan? Most people would immediately say Pakistan Army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir. But he might have competition from a fast-rising crypto evangelist: Bilal Bin Saqib.
Saqib isn’t a household name yet but give him a little time. The UK-based entrepreneur is the Pakistan prime minister’s advisor on cryptocurrency and blockchain. He’s been globetrotting, making high-level connections and pitching Pakistan as a promising destination for anyone hoping to make a quick fortune in the digital finance world.
