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Pakistan is taking a bold step into the digital economy by using 2,000 megawatts of unused electricity to fuel Bitcoin mining farms and AI data centers. This excess powerโmostly from underused coal plantsโis now being repurposed to support tech innovation,
๐ก Why It Matters
โ Idle energy becomes an asset: Power plants running at just 15% capacity are now helping generate value instead of sitting idle.
โ Bitcoin & AI take the lead: Mining farms and data centers will use this power to build Pakistanโs presence in global tech.
โ Job creation & investment: The initiative is expected to attract foreign capital and create thousands of high-paying jobs.
๐๏ธ Powered by Government & Private Sector
The plan is being led by the Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC), backed by the government and headed by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb. Bilal Bin Saqib, a well-known crypto and tech advocate, is the CEO spearheading the effort.
Theyโre also drafting new crypto-friendly regulations, including:
A national Bitcoin wallet
A Digital Assets Authority
Tax breaks and zero import duties for mining hardware
These steps aim to make Pakistan a welcoming hub for global crypto and AI firms.
โ ๏ธ What to Watch
๐น Environmental concerns: Most of the energy still comes from coal, raising questions about sustainability.
๐น Grid pressure risks: Diverting power to mining may affect residential power availability if not managed well.
๐น IMF reaction: Pakistanโs loan program with the IMF might not support subsidized energy being used for crypto activities.
๐ Final Thoughts
Pakistan is making a strategic move to transform its energy surplus into a driver for tech growth and digital finance. While challenges remain, this could be the start of a broader shift toward crypto-driven infrastructure in emerging markets.