Pakistan allocates 2,000MW of energy for Bitcoin mining and AI centers

Pakistan has allocated 2,000 megawatts of surplus electricity for Bitcoin mining and AI infrastructure, aiming to attract foreign investment.

The measure is part of a broader digital transformation plan led by the Pakistan Crypto Council and supported by the Ministry of Finance, according to a report from the local news channel 24NewsHD TV on May 25.

In the first phase, the government plans to channel the excess energy towards AI infrastructures and cryptocurrency mining operations. Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb stated that this decision is expected to attract billions in foreign investment and generate high-tech related employment across the country.#Bitcoin2025 #IAgenerativa $BTC