- BTC mining, AI gains 2000MW.
- It seeks to profit from excess electricity and attract investment.
- Pakistan Crypto Council leads digital transformation strategy.
The country of Pakistan has reserved two thousand megawatts of power for the purpose of establishing data centers for artificial intelligence and Bitcoin mining.On May 25, 2025, the Finance Ministry introduced the initiative which is the first phase of a nationwide plan to turn unused energy into a source of digital progress. The aim is to make extra electricity pay, drive technology growth and invite billions of foreign investment.
The Pakistan Crypto Council, which has the support of the Ministry of Finance, is leading the charge in this regard. Using excess energy for innovation and luring foreign revenues are two ways Pakistan might gain from the program, according to the finance minister.It uses the surplus electricity made by coal-based plants like Sahiwal, China Hub and Port Qasim which are currently working at just 15% of their capacity.
The energy sector of Pakistan experiences difficulties such as high energy costs and excessive production. Thanks to solar energy, we now use less traditional power, which has led the government to find new ways for unused facilities. Pakistan hopes that sending 2,000MW to Bitcoin mining and AI will help make its energy surplus a way to earn money instead of losing it.
The nation’s digital infrastructure is becoming more advanced. The Africa-2 Cable Project, a 45,000-kilometer submarine cable linking 33 countries, has recently arrived in Pakistan. As a result, the country’s internet system becomes more powerful and dependable, making it an appealing site for data centers. Pakistan has over 250 million people, and 27 million of them utilize cryptocurrencies, so it has all the makings of a regional powerhouse in digital services.
Economic and Technological Impact
A large amount of foreign investment, according to experts, will be attracted to the effort. Already, global Bitcoin miners and AI infrastructure companies have shown curiosity, as a number of firms have visited Pakistan to discuss the opportunity. According to the government, billions in incoming capital could strengthen the economy which recently escaped default. According to the Finance Ministry, Pakistan could attract thousands of high-tech jobs, helping it stay competitive in the digital world.
Bilal Bin Saqib, the CEO of the Pakistan Crypto Council, noted that with proper rules and connections, Pakistan has a chance to lead in these fields. The plans cover tax incentives and customs duty exemptions intended to attract investors. The objective is to allow Pakistan to outdo India and Singapore, whose growth is checked by expensive power and limited land.
The nation is in the top 10 for crypto use, with an estimated 27 million crypto users expected by 2025, Statista reports. The decision taken in 2025 to allow cryptocurrency was a move to accept digital assets. The Pakistan Crypto Council, formed in March, will oversee blockchain technology and help promote advances in the industry.
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