Maryam vows to make Punjab regional leader in digital innovation

Bilal Bin Saqib, head of Pakistan Crypto Council, also attended meeting

By Our Correspondent
April 28, 2025
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz addresing the cheque distribution ceremony of CM Punjab Asaan Karobar Programme, February 17, 2025. — Facebook@teamnsharif
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz addresing the cheque distribution ceremony of CM Punjab Asaan Karobar Programme, February 17, 2025. — Facebook@teamnsharif

LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz met a high-level delegation of the World Liberty Organization (WLO), an organization backed by US President Donald Trump here on Sunday.

“Punjab is moving ahead rapidly in digital technology and online trade,” said Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif in a meeting with the high-level WLO delegation. The delegation included Zarry Folkman, Zarry Witkoff and Chase Hero. Bilal Bin Saqib, head of Pakistan Crypto Council, also attended the meeting.

The Punjab chief minister discussed in the meeting matters related to blockchain innovations, tokenization, real world assets and stable applications. She also discussed a plan to promote blockchain technology in Punjab.

Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz reviewed tokenization of real assets, including minerals, agriculture and Pakistan’s vast natural resources. She also discussed the implementation of a stable coin solution for transparency, better performance and security in digital transactions.

She emphasized on the need for a better framework for remittances, financial transactions and global trade, and agreed to integrate Pakistan’s economic and financial system with a decentralized financial model.

The chief minister appreciated innovative economic ideas of the World Liberty Organization’s delegation. She expressed her commitment to make Punjab a regional leader in digital innovation. She briefed the delegation about Punjab government’s digital and technological advancements and financial partnerships.

Meanwhile, Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz hailed the security forces on successful operation against 15 Khwarij terrorists in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). She paid tribute to the brave soldiers who lost their lives in the encounter. She offered sincere condolences and extended her heartfelt sympathies to bereaved families of martyrs.

Meanwhile, Maryam Nawaz expressed her deep sense of grief and sorrow over the loss of precious human lives in an Iran port blast. She prayed for speedy recovery of injured in Bandar Shaheed Rajai port blast.