Pakistan plans major electricity use for crypto and AI development
The Pakistan Crypto Council leads efforts to turn excess energy into opportunities for technology-driven industries and global investment.
Islamabad plans to dedicate 2,000 megawatts of surplus electricity to support Bitcoin mining and AI data centres. The initiative aims to turn excess power into a driver for technology growth, as part of Pakistan’s wider digital infrastructure strategy.
Officials see the move as a way to boost tech industries and attract foreign investment.
The Pakistan Crypto Council, established earlier this year, leads the project. The country’s energy sector faces challenges from high tariffs and surplus generation, partly due to rapid solar power expansion.
Using excess electricity for crypto mining and AI data centres offers a productive solution to these issues.
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb recently approved the Pakistan Digital Assets Authority to regulate the growing crypto industry. He emphasised that regulation should help Pakistan not only catch up but take a leading role in the sector.
The PCC’s CEO Bilal Bin Saqib has engaged with the Power Minister to attract global crypto miners, describing Pakistan as a low-cost, high-growth market ready to compete.
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