Binance Academy Partners with Pakistan to Educate 80,000 Students in Blockchain by 2026

Binance Academy, the educational arm of the global cryptocurrency exchange Binance, has announced a strategic partnership with the Pakistan Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication. This collaboration aims to enhance blockchain education across the nation, with a particular focus on empowering educators and students in the field of blockchain technology.

The initiative seeks to provide tailored blockchain education support to 300 educators, who will then disseminate this knowledge to 80,000 students across 20 universities in Pakistan by 2026. This ambitious program is designed to create a robust pipeline of blockchain talent, capable of contributing to both local and global tech ecosystems. The partnership underscores the growing importance of blockchain technology in reshaping the global financial landscape and the need for a skilled workforce to drive innovation and foster growth in the digital economy.

Bader Al Kalooti, the Head of Growth and Operations for the Middle East and South Asia (MEASA) region at Binance, highlighted the significance of this program. He emphasized that empowering individuals with the right skills is crucial for unlocking the potential of blockchain technology. This collaboration with the Ministry of IT and Telecom in Pakistan is a significant step towards building a knowledgeable workforce ready to drive innovation and foster growth in the digital economy. By laying the foundation for a future where blockchain technology creates opportunities across every sector, this partnership aims to position Pakistan as a global leader in blockchain education and adoption.

The Minister of IT and Telecom, Ms. Shaza Fatima Khawaja, expressed strong support for the initiative, aligning it with the vision of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for a digitally empowered Pakistan. She noted that this partnership contributes to economic growth and positions Pakistan as a global source of skilled blockchain talent. By collaborating with Binance and the Blockchain & AI Technology Center, Pakistan is equipping its students with cutting-edge knowledge, preparing them to shape the future of the digital economy and strengthen the country’s presence in the global tech landscape.

This partnership builds upon the foundations laid by the Global University Outreach Program (GUOP), the world’s largest Web3 educational initiative. Launched through a strategic collaboration between Binance Academy and the Blockchain & AI Technology Center, the GUOP began its journey in 2023 with a pioneering pilot in Kazakhstan and has since expanded to 20 countries. With the ambitious goal of reaching over 200 universities across 50+ countries, the program aims to educate more than one million students by 2026, empowering a new generation of blockchain professionals worldwide.

Since 2022, Binance Academy has already empowered over 3,000 students across 13 universities and three provinces in Pakistan with market-ready Web 3.0 skills through dedicated training initiatives. This new partnership with the Ministry of IT and Telecom is set to amplify these efforts, ensuring that Pakistan remains at the forefront of blockchain education and innovation.