Pakistan to Allocate 2,000 MW for Bitcoin Mining and Strategic Reserve

Pakistan is making waves in the digital finance world, officially declaring plans to create a national Bitcoin reserve. This bold step revealed at the Bitcoin 2025 conference in Las Vegas by Bilal Bin Saqib, head of the Pakistan Crypto Council, signals a major shift in the country’s approach to digital assets. Rather than chasing speculative gains, Pakistan is aiming to hold Bitcoin as part of a long-term digital infrastructure strategy.

Inspired by the U.S. model of incorporating Bitcoin into national reserves, Pakistan plans to launch a national Bitcoin wallet designed for secure and strategic asset holding.

While the exact size of the reserve hasn’t been disclosed yet, the government has made it clear: these holdings are for keeps, and there are no plans to sell. This represents a major departure from the country’s previously cautious stance on cryptocurrencies.

2,000 MW Power Boost for Bitcoin Mining and AI Innovation

In a game-changing energy move, Pakistan is allocating 2,000 megawatts (MW) of surplus electricity to support large-scale Bitcoin mining operations and AI-powered data centers. This initiative aims to repurpose underutilized energy, modernize the power sector, and drive job creation and foreign investment.

Here’s what the surplus energy allocation is set to achieve:

• Support industrial-scale Bitcoin mining facilities.

• Launch AI-driven data processing hubs.

• Create high-tech employment opportunities.

• Reduce financial waste from underused energy grids.

As the global crypto-mining industry hunts for cost-efficient energy solutions, Pakistan’s plan could position it as a prime destination for large-scale mining and AI ventures.

Regulation Takes Shape with Pakistan Digital Assets Authority

Pakistan has created the Pakistan Digital Assets Authority (PDAA) under the Ministry of Finance to bring order and oversight to its digital landscape. This new regulatory body will license and regulate crypto exchanges, custodians and token platforms so there is a formal framework for digital assets.

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb says PDAA will put Pakistan “at the forefront of financial innovation”. The agency will:

• Tokenize state owned assets to unlock liquidity.

• Explore blockchain based public debt issuance.

• Build a decentralized finance (DeFi) infrastructure.

The Pakistan Crypto Council established this year has played a key role in shaping these reforms and working with global partners. One of these partners is Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) who is advising Pakistan on regulatory frameworks and blockchain strategies.

The Bigger Picture: A Digital Economy in the Making

Pakistan’s move to create a Bitcoin reserve, modernize its energy sector and implement regulatory frameworks shows it’s serious about becoming a digital economy.

By combining blockchain, renewable energy and financial innovation Pakistan is positioning itself as a forward thinking player in the global digital finance space.