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Pakistan’s Secret Path to Trump’s Heart | WHY TRUMP ‘LOVES’ PAKISTAN | Pakistan has lifted its crypto banking ban, allowing banks to serve digital asset firms — but not trade or hold crypto themselves. The timing is notable. It follows engagement with a Trump-linked venture, World Liberty Financial, and a broader push to build a national crypto framework. At the same time, Islamabad is stepping into sensitive diplomacy around Iran. Together, these moves suggest a calculated attempt to attract capital, manage perception, and reposition Pakistan in a shifting geopolitical and financial order. Hem Saroya tells you more.

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