To transform Pakistan into a global leader in digital innovation the government has announced to allocate a total of 2,000 megawatts (MW) of electricity to power Bitcoin mining and Artificial intelligence (AI) data centres in the first phase of this initiatives.

Pakistan recently decided to legalise cryptocurrency and launched a Pakistan Crypto Council in March.

According to a report in Dawn, the Finance Division said that this ambitious initiative is spearheaded by the PCC — a government-backed body under the Ministry of Finance — as part of a broader strategy to “monetise surplus electricity, create high-tech jobs, attract billions of dollars in foreign direct investment, and generate billions of dollars for the government”.

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb stated that this strategic allocation marks a pivotal moment in Pakistan’s digital transformation journey, unlocking economic potential by turning excess energy into innovation, investment, and international revenue.

“Pakistan is uniquely positioned — both geographically and economically — to become a global hub for data centres. As a digital bridge between Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, Pakistan offers the most strategic location in the world for data flow and digital infrastructure,” the statement said.