{"id":462619,"date":"2025-02-20T10:38:38","date_gmt":"2025-02-20T05:38:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/?p=462619"},"modified":"2025-02-20T10:38:38","modified_gmt":"2025-02-20T05:38:38","slug":"consultations-underway-to-regulate-digital-currency-in-pakistan-pm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/consultations-underway-to-regulate-digital-currency-in-pakistan-pm\/","title":{"rendered":"Consultations underway to regulate digital currency in Pakistan: PM"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>PM said this during a meeting of the Economic Advisory Council<br \/>\n Islamabad<br \/>\nPrime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has announced that consultations are ongoing regarding the regulation of digital currency in Pakistan.<br \/>\nThe statement was made during a meeting of the Economic Advisory Council, which was chaired by the Prime Minister and attended by various council members.<br \/>\nThe participants expressed confidence in government policies and provided suggestions for future growth, which were welcomed by the Prime Minister.<br \/>\nIn his address, Prime Minister Sharif emphasized that economic stability is a collective effort, not the work of any individual. He reiterated the government\u2019s commitment to sustainable economic development and highlighted efforts to promote trade in the region.<br \/>\nThe Prime Minister stated that the government aims to enhance the competitiveness of local industries in international markets, with a focus on boosting exports and creating jobs. He also mentioned initiatives to establish green data centers and improve telecommunication services, particularly in remote areas, to increase IT exports and the number of freelancers.<br \/>\nThe Prime Minister further emphasized the ongoing efforts to regulate digital currency in Pakistan and expressed the importance of turning today\u2019s discussions into actionable plans.<br \/>\nDuring the meeting, participants commended the government\u2019s economic measures, noting that the country\u2019s economy is stable and moving towards growth. They pointed out that stability in prices has led to increased production, and the government\u2019s action plan is being acknowledged by global economic institutions, investors, and the business community.<br \/>\nThey also appreciated the government\u2019s commitment to institutional reforms and improvements in the tax system, which have fostered a more business-friendly environment.<br \/>\nThe meeting also highlighted a rise in exports within a month, which participants saw as a positive indicator of economic recovery. Furthermore, the crackdown on smuggling was seen as contributing to the growth in exports.<br \/>\nThe meeting was attended by several prominent figures, including Jahangir Khan Tareen, Saqib Shirazi, Shehzad Saleem, and several federal ministers, including Ahsan Iqbal and Rana Tanveer Hussain.<br \/>\nEarlier, Prime Minister Sharif met with an 11-member Bahraini parliamentary delegation led by Ahmed bin Salman Al-Musallam, Speaker of Bahrain\u2019s Council of Representatives.<br \/>\nDuring the meeting, the Prime Minister extended an invitation to Bahraini investors to explore investment opportunities in Pakistan, emphasizing the strong bilateral ties between the two nations. He also conveyed his best wishes to Bahrain\u2019s King Hamad bin Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa and reaffirmed Pakistan\u2019s commitment to strengthening diplomatic and economic relations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>PM said this during a meeting of the Economic Advisory Council Islamabad Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has announced that consultations are ongoing regarding the regulation of digital currency in Pakistan. The statement was made during a meeting of the Economic Advisory Council, which was chaired by the Prime Minister and attended by various council members. 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