Pakistan took center stage at the 10th World Drone Congress in Shenzhen, China, on Friday. The country was named the “Country of Honour” at the global event attended by over 120 countries and regions. The 10th World Drone Congress focused heavily on autonomous systems, UAV innovation, and the low-altitude economy.
#Shenzhen is cementing its status as a global low-altitude economy hub! 🚁
The 10th World Drone Congress kicked off yesterday at the Shenzhen Convention & Exhibition Center (Futian), gathering 1,200+ drone & tech firms.
The 3-day event runs through May 23, alongside the 11th… pic.twitter.com/PH1sF43JOT
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Bilal Bin Saqib delivered the core technological thesis at the 10th World Drone Congress. He serves as Minister of State and Chairman of the Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA). He outlined the emerging “Machine Economy”. This concept integrates drones, blockchain, digital assets, and machine-to-machine technologies. Ultimately, this specific convergence will drive the next wave of global industrial innovation.
This technological integration completely transforms key sectors. It impacts logistics, supply chain management, data governance, and smart city infrastructure. Industrial monitoring and emergency response systems will also rapidly evolve.
Blockchain anchors this massive transformation. It vastly improves safety, transparency, and operational efficiency within complex drone ecosystems. Furthermore, it builds necessary trust and ensures strict regulatory compliance. Consequently, this creates highly scalable models for autonomous systems and heavily promotes cross-border collaboration.
Pakistan actively builds its digital economy. The country is currently developing a forward-looking regulatory framework for virtual assets. This strategic initiative directly supports emerging technologies and aggressively drives future innovation.
