Bilal
Bin Saqib MBE.
Architecting a nation's digital financial infrastructure. Building bridges between emerging economies and the world's most powerful crypto networks.
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Architecting a nation's digital financial infrastructure. Building bridges between emerging economies and the world's most powerful crypto networks.
I grew up in Lahore, worked three jobs to get through university — including cleaning toilets — and earned my Master's in Social Innovation from the London School of Economics.
In 2016, I founded Tayaba to solve Pakistan's water crisis. We've distributed over 30,000 H2O Wheels to rural communities, impacting 200,000+ lives. When COVID hit, I co-founded One Million Meals and we served 100,000+ free meals to NHS frontline workers across the UK.
That work earned me an MBE from King Charles III, a Forbes 30 Under 30 spot, and a Points of Light Award from the British Prime Minister.
In 2025, I was called to serve Pakistan's digital future — first as CEO of the Pakistan Crypto Council, then as Special Assistant to the Prime Minister, and now as Chairman of PVARA, the national regulator for virtual assets.
Today, I'm building the regulatory and strategic infrastructure to bring 100 million unbanked Pakistanis into the global financial system through blockchain. From Davos to Mar-a-Lago to Consensus Hong Kong — the mission is the same: use technology to create opportunity for those who need it most.
Lahore to the London School of Economics. Three jobs through university — including cleaning toilets — to earn a Master's in Social Innovation.
Founded Tayaba in 2016 — 30,000+ H2O Wheels, 200,000+ lives. Co-founded One Million Meals during COVID — 100,000+ meals for NHS workers. That earned an MBE from King Charles III.
Today, Chairman of PVARA — building the rails to bring 100 million unbanked Pakistanis into the global financial system.
