Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif directed for special measures to train youth in modern technologies, particularly artificial intelligence and digital finance. This aim is to align Pakistan’s workforce with future demands.
During a meeting with Bilal bin Saqib, Chairman of the Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority, these directives were discussed. The Prime Minister also emphasized making an effective, internationally compliant regulatory system operational for the virtual assets sector.
Bilal briefed on the authority’s transition into a fully operational regulator and the launch of a regulatory sandbox. This includes innovation in AI-powered payments and regulated virtual asset services, with work underway to prepare national institutions, human resources, and regulatory frameworks for future economic transformation.