Key Points
• Federal Finance Minister meets Sajwani business delegation to discuss tokenisation, AI, blockchain
• Focus on emerging financial technologies and digital infrastructure for Pakistan’s reforms
• Potential collaboration aimed at enhancing transparency, efficiency, and financial inclusion
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Finance Minister held talks on Wednesday with a business delegation from the international business groups to explore potential collaboration in digital finance, emerging technologies and financial sector reforms.
Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, met the delegation led by Syed Zeeshan Shah, Chairman of One Group. The Sajwani Group representatives were also part of the delegation.
Discussions centred on global trends in tokenisation, artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, and modern digital infrastructure, with an emphasis on how these technologies could support Pakistan’s ongoing financial transformation agenda.
The visiting delegation has offered technical expertise, advisory support, and capacity building in areas including real-world assets, blockchain platforms, AI-driven solutions, and modern digital infrastructure.
They highlighted international best practices and private-sector innovation that could help Pakistan increase transparency, operational efficiency, investor access, and financial inclusion, while adhering to national legal and regulatory frameworks.
The meeting took place amid Pakistan’s efforts to explore responsible adoption of emerging financial technologies, including assessment of compliant blockchain infrastructure for sovereign and real-world assets.
Both sides noted that prudent deployment of these technologies could deepen capital markets, attract international investment, and contribute to sustainable economic growth.
Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb welcomed the delegation’s interest and emphasised the Government’s commitment to responsible innovation, strong governance, and regulatory compliance. He stressed that any future collaboration would align with national priorities, transparency standards, and existing laws and policies.
The delegation included Amira Hussain Sajwani, Co-Managing Director of DAMAC Group and Co-Founder & CEO of Prypco; Aqib Hassan, Chief Commercial Officer, One Homes; Alp Ozenalp, Chief of Staff; and Joseph El Am, General Manager Tokenisation, Prypco.
About the Sajwani Group and One Group
The Sajwani Group is a Dubai-based conglomerate with global investments spanning real estate, hospitality, and emerging digital technologies, including blockchain and tokenisation platforms. The Group is known for pioneering innovative financial solutions and large-scale property developments worldwide.
One Group is an international property and investment firm with a focus on sustainable development, real estate innovation, and digital asset infrastructure. The company manages a diverse portfolio across multiple markets and partners with global institutions to deploy technology-driven solutions for asset management and financial services. While both groups operate in overlapping sectors, they are independent entities with separate ownership and management structures.
