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news El Financiero 2026-05-31

From Dishwasher to Crypto Tsar: Pakistani Official's Rise

Bilal Bin Saqib, who once washed toilets to fund his studies, now holds four key economic development positions in Pakistan related to cryptocurrencies. He has been instrumental in shifting Pakistan's stance towards virtual assets, promoting Bitcoin and aligning with platforms like Donald Trump's World Liberty Financial.

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