Pakistan is taking measured steps to evaluate the adoption of emerging financial technologies, including tokenisation, artificial intelligence, and blockchain infrastructure, as part of its broader financial sector reforms and digital transformation agenda. This effort was highlighted during a meeting between Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb and a business delegation led by Syed Zeeshan Shah, Chairman of One Group. The discussions focused on how advanced technologies could be integrated responsibly within the existing legal and regulatory framework to support transparency, efficiency, and financial inclusion.
The visiting delegation included representatives from One Group, DAMAC Group, Prypco, and One Homes. During the meeting, they emphasized their willingness to partner with the Government of Pakistan, offering technical expertise, advisory support, and capacity building in areas such as tokenisation of real-world assets, blockchain-based platforms, AI-driven solutions, and modern digital infrastructure. Delegation members also pointed to international best practices and private-sector innovations that could help strengthen capital markets, attract global investment, and facilitate broader access to financial services.
Senator Aurangzeb underlined the government’s approach of responsible innovation, strong governance, and strict regulatory compliance in evaluating emerging financial technologies. He highlighted that Pakistan is engaging credible international partners to assess the applicability of tokenisation, AI, and blockchain for sovereign and real-world asset management. The minister added that any future collaboration with private or international entities would be aligned with national priorities, legal requirements, and principles of transparency to ensure that new technologies enhance the country’s financial ecosystem without compromising regulatory standards.
The discussions come at a time when Pakistan is exploring compliant blockchain infrastructure capable of supporting real-world assets and capital market instruments. If implemented prudently, such technologies could play a critical role in deepening financial markets, improving investor access, and supporting sustainable economic growth. The engagement with private sector leaders reflects Pakistan’s focus on combining global innovation with local policy frameworks to create a modern, digitally-enabled financial system capable of meeting both domestic and international investment demands.
The delegation also highlighted that integrating AI and blockchain could streamline regulatory reporting, reduce operational inefficiencies, and promote secure, transparent financial transactions. These technologies are increasingly recognized worldwide for their potential to transform traditional finance, and Pakistan’s measured evaluation reflects a commitment to adopting tools that enhance financial sector resilience while maintaining compliance with national laws and regulations.
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