Lahore, April 09: Changpeng Zhao (CZ), founder and former CEO of Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, held a high-profile meeting with PML-N President Nawaz Sharif on Tuesday to explore pathways for advancing Pakistan’s digital economy and Web3 adoption.
The meeting marked CZ’s formal appointment as Strategic Adviser to the Pakistan Crypto Council, signaling Pakistan’s intent to position itself as a regional hub for blockchain, fintech, and digital finance.
💡 Key Discussion Points:
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Youth Empowerment: Emphasis on equipping Pakistan’s youth with skills in blockchain, fintech, and emerging tech to lead in the global digital economy.
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Educational Innovation: Agreement to promote advanced learning programs tailored for next-gen digital transformation.
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Web3 Ecosystem: Talks included creating an enabling environment for startups and Web3 projects in Pakistan.
🗨️ Statements from the Meeting:
“Engagements with global thought leaders like Mr. Zhao pave new paths of progress and opportunity,” said Nawaz Sharif, adding that Pakistan must swiftly embrace emerging technologies to stay competitive in a rapidly evolving global economy.
“Punjab is fully ready to embrace the technologies of the future,” said Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz, who also attended the meeting. “Our focus is on building a knowledge-based economy and preparing our youth to compete globally in the digital market.”
CZ, widely regarded as a trailblazer in crypto and blockchain innovation, emphasized the transformative potential of decentralized technologies, and encouraged Pakistan to invest in entrepreneurship, innovation hubs, and regulatory clarity.
🌐 Pakistan’s Digital Vision:
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Public-private collaboration to develop a regulatory sandbox for fintech and blockchain pilots
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Establishment of digital skills bootcamps and Web3 incubators
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Leveraging global crypto leaders to guide Pakistan’s entry into emerging financial technologies.
