{"id":12438,"date":"2025-05-26T02:40:37","date_gmt":"2025-05-26T00:40:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wsj-crypto.com\/?p=12438"},"modified":"2025-05-26T02:40:37","modified_gmt":"2025-05-26T00:40:37","slug":"pakistan-unleashes-2000mw-of-power-for-bitcoin-mining-and-ai-innovation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wsj-crypto.com\/index.php\/2025\/05\/26\/pakistan-unleashes-2000mw-of-power-for-bitcoin-mining-and-ai-innovation\/","title":{"rendered":"Pakistan Unleashes 2,000MW of Power for Bitcoin Mining and AI Innovation"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Pakistan has designated 2,000 megawatts of surplus energy exclusively for Bitcoin mining and artificial intelligence facilities.<\/p>\n

This initiative is part of a more extensive digital transformation strategy led by the Pakistan Crypto Council and supported by the Ministry of Finance, as reported by local news outlet 24NewsHD TV Channel on May 25 report<\/a>.<\/p>\n

During the initial phase, the government intends to direct surplus energy towards AI infrastructure and cryptocurrency mining ventures. Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb stated that this decision is anticipated to attract billions in foreign investments while generating high-tech jobs nationwide.<\/p>\n

The initiative\u2019s second phase will facilitate access to renewable energy for mining operations, with the goal of aligning growth with environmental sustainability.<\/p>\n

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According to the report, interest from international Bitcoin (BTC<\/a>) miners and AI enterprises has already surged. Officials have confirmed that various foreign delegations have visited Pakistan in recent months to explore potential collaborations.<\/p>\n

To further stimulate investment, the Ministry of Finance unveiled a suite of tax advantages for AI centers and duty waivers for Bitcoin miners.<\/p>\n

Bilal Bin Saqib, CEO of Pakistan\u2019s Crypto Council, reportedly expressed his support for the development, describing it as a \u201cturning point\u201d for the nation\u2019s digital economy.<\/p>\n

Saqib asserted that with transparent regulations and a clear framework, Pakistan could become a notable participant in the global crypto and AI landscapes.<\/p>\n

Saqib initially suggested leveraging the country’s surplus energy<\/a> to support Bitcoin mining<\/a> during the inaugural meeting of the Crypto Council on March 21.<\/p>\n

This meeting included lawmakers, the governor of the Bank of Pakistan, the chairman of Pakistan\u2019s Securities and Exchange Commission (SECP), and the federal information technology secretary.<\/p>\n