Pakistan & Binance Sign MoU to Explore Blockchain Tokenisation of Sovereign Assets. In a major move to modernise its financial ecosystem and attract global investors, the Ministry of Finance, Government of Pakistan, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Binance Investments Co., Ltd., one of the world’s leading blockchain and digital asset technology companies.
The signing ceremony took place at the Finance Division in Islamabad, where Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb and Richard Teng, Co-CEO of Binance, formally signed the MoU in the presence of Changpeng Zhao (CZ), CEO of Binance.
The agreement outlines a framework to explore collaboration on tokenising Pakistan’s real-world and sovereign assets, including government bonds, treasury bills, commodity reserves and other federally owned assets. Subject to regulatory approval, the initiative could involve assets worth up to USD 2 billion, aiming to improve liquidity, transparency and global accessibility for Pakistan’s capital markets.
In a significant step towards leveraging emerging financial technologies to strengthen Pakistan’s capital markets and enhance global investor access, the Ministry of Finance, Government of Pakistan, today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Binance Investments Co.,… pic.twitter.com/0UdfL9B6sE
— Ministry of Finance, Government of Pakistan (@Financegovpk) December 12, 2025
Under the proposed partnership, Binance and its affiliates may extend technical expertise, advisory services, training and capacity building to help Pakistan evaluate compliant blockchain infrastructure and digital asset distribution mechanisms. The goal is to develop secure and transparent digital channels that attract greater international investor participation while ensuring full adherence to Pakistan’s regulatory framework and sovereign authority.
Finance Minister Senator Aurangzeb termed the MoU a strong indicator of Pakistan’s reform momentum.
“This is a very strong message — not only for Pakistan, but for the world. What we have signed today reflects a long-term partnership. Our next step is effective execution, and we are committed to delivering results with speed and quality,” he said.
Binance CEO CZ called the development a landmark moment for Pakistan.
“It sends a great signal to the global blockchain industry. This has a big impact on Pakistan’s future and its technology-driven generation. This is just the beginning — now comes full deployment and execution,” he noted.
The MoU is non-binding, expressing both parties’ intention to explore feasibility. Any formal agreements will be negotiated within six months, subject to legal, regulatory and policy approvals. The arrangement will not involve exclusivity or procurement commitments, and all future agreements will be governed by Pakistani law.
The collaboration reflects Pakistan’s commitment to responsible financial innovation, transparency, and alignment with global best practices, marking a significant step toward modernising the country’s financial infrastructure.
Earlier in November, Finance Minister Aurangzeb launched Capital Market Development Council amid to Boost Investment.
