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Story: Pakistan Turns to Bitcoin Mining, Assigns 2000 MW Extra Power to Boost Tech Jobs and…

By James Thorp

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Using Surplus Energy for Growth. Pakistan has long struggled with a mismatch in its energy sector — producing more electricity than…

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Why It’s a Big Deal. Pakistan’s power sector has been under pressure for years, with fluctuating demand, underutilized…

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Strategic Crypto Partnerships. Pakistan’s increasing interest in blockchain technologies has led to several high-profile…

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A Push Toward Digital Finance. This latest Reveal adds to Pakistan’s broader digital finance roadmap.

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Market Reaction and Future Outlook. At the time of writing, Bitcoin (BTC) was trading at around $109,336.25, up 1.

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In a major policy shift aimed at modernizing its digital economy, Pakistan’s finance ministry has Reveal plans to assign 2,000 megawatts of surplus electricity for Bitcoin mining…

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Pakistan has long struggled with a mismatch in its energy sector — producing more electricity than it uses during certain periods, while still facing high power costs and…

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According to Reuters, the initiative aims to use this excess electricity to power large-scale mining operations — a process that secures blockchain networks and helps verify…

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The Pakistan Crypto Council, a government-backed organization, is leading the project. The council is responsible for overseeing blockchain policy and attracting investment into…

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Pakistan’s power sector has been under pressure for years, with fluctuating demand, underutilized generation capacity, and high electricity rates.

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For a country seeking to modernize its economy and attract high-value industries, supporting mining and AI data processing could be a game-changer.

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The council has also signed an agreement with World Liberty Financial, a blockchain platform reportedly supported by former U.S. President Donald Trump.

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The involvement of global players like Binance and World Liberty Financial indicates that international companies are taking Pakistan’s digital finance ambitions seriously.

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This latest Reveal adds to Pakistan’s broader digital finance roadmap. With high youth population and increasing mobile penetration, the country is well-positioned to benefit…

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As the global demand for data infrastructure and decentralized computing grows, countries with access to affordable energy and a tech-savvy workforce are becoming attractive…

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