巴基斯坦將2,000兆瓦的電力分配給比特幣採礦和AI數據中心

政府已宣布將2,000兆瓦（MW）的電力分配給比特幣採礦和AI數據中心 - 標記了變革性國家戰略的第一階段

The government has allocated 2,000 megawatts (MW) of electricity to fuel Bitcoin mining and AI data centers, kicking off the first phase of a national strategy.

政府已分配了2,000兆瓦（MW）的電力，以燃燒比特幣採礦和AI數據中心，從而開始了國家戰略的第一階段。

The initiative, part of a broader plan to monetize surplus energy, attract foreign investment, and propel the country into the forefront of the digital revolution, is being spearheaded by the Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC) under the Ministry of Finance.

該倡議是一項更廣泛的計劃的一部分，以使盈餘能源獲利，吸引外國投資並推動該國進入數字革命的最前沿，這是由金融部的巴基斯坦加密委員會（PCC）率領的。

A statement from the Finance Division elaborated on the essence of this initiative, highlighting the conversion of Pakistan’s underutilized power capacity into a high-value asset.

財務部門的一份聲明闡述了這項倡議的本質，強調了巴基斯坦未充分利用的電力能力轉換為高價值資產。

This follows a decree from President Arif Alvi officially incorporating the Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC) into the Ministry of Finance earlier this year.

這是由總統阿里夫·阿爾維（Arif Alvi）正式將巴基斯坦加密委員會（PCC）納入財政部的法令。

The move comes as part of a broader plan to monetize surplus energy, attract foreign investment, and propel the country into the forefront of the digital revolution.

此舉是作為一項更廣泛的計劃的一部分，該計劃將盈餘能源獲利，吸引外國投資並推動該國進入數字革命的最前沿。

A statement from the Finance Division said the initiative is being led by the Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC) under the Ministry of Finance.

財務部門的一份聲明說，該倡議由金融部的巴基斯坦加密委員會（PCC）領導。

“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,” said Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb.

財政部長參議員穆罕默德·奧蘭奇布（Muhammad Aurangzeb）表示：“這種戰略分配標誌著巴基斯坦數字化轉型之旅的關鍵時刻，通過將過量的能源變成創新，投資和國際收入來釋放經濟潛力。”

Pakistan is uniquely positioned—both geographically and economically—to become a global hub for data centers, the statement added.

聲明補充說，巴基斯坦在地理和經濟上都處於獨特的位置，以成為數據中心的全球樞紐。

The country’s geographic advantage as a digital bridge between Asia, Europe, and the Middle East has already sparked interest among international Bitcoin miners and AI firms.

該國作為亞洲，歐洲和中東之間數字橋樑的地理優勢已經引起了國際比特幣礦工和AI公司的興趣。

“Since the inception of the Pakistan Crypto Council, there has been tremendous interest from global Bitcoin miners and data infrastructure companies,” the press release said, noting that major players are expected to visit Pakistan in the coming weeks.

新聞稿說：“自巴基斯坦加密委員會成立以來，全球比特幣礦工和數據基礎設施公司一直引起人們的極大興趣。”

With AI and Bitcoin mining operations requiring massive, consistent power, Pakistan’s surplus electricity—particularly from underutilized plants—is being repurposed into a lucrative opportunity.

隨著AI和比特幣採礦作業需要大量，一致的電力，巴基斯坦的剩餘電力（尤其是來自未充分利用的植物）被重新定義為有利可圖的機會。

Bilal Bin Saqib, CEO of the Pakistan Crypto Council, emphasized, “This energy-backed digital transformation not only unlocks high-value investment but enables the government to generate foreign exchange in USD through Bitcoin mining.”

巴基斯坦加密委員會首席執行官Bilal Bin Saqib強調：“這種能源支持的數字化轉型不僅可以釋放高價值投資，而且使政府能夠通過比特幣採礦來在美元內產生外匯。”

He added that Pakistan could eventually accumulate Bitcoin in a national wallet, shifting from selling power in PKR to holding digital assets for long-term economic stability.

他補充說，巴基斯坦最終可以在國家錢包中積累比特幣，從PKR的銷售權轉變為持有數字資產以實現長期經濟穩定。

Pakistan’s digital ambitions are also being fueled by the recent landing of the 45,000-kilometer Africa-2 submarine internet cable, which will enhance bandwidth and redundancy—a critical factor for AI data centers.

最近45,000公里的非洲2海底互聯網電纜的降落也將增強巴基斯坦的數字野心，這將增強帶寬和冗餘，這是AI數據中心的關鍵因素。

The country’s 250 million population, including 40 million crypto users, further strengthens its potential as a regional tech hub.

該國的2.5億人口，包括4000萬加密使用者，進一步增強了其作為區域技術中心的潛力。

This announcement marks only the first phase of a broader, multi-stage digital infrastructure rollout.

該公告僅標誌著更廣泛的多階段數字基礎設施推出的第一階段。

Future developments will include renewable energy-powered facilities—leveraging Pakistan’s immense wind (50,000 MW potential in the Gharo-Keti Bandar corridor), solar, and hydropower resources—strategic international partnerships with leading blockchain and AI companies, and the establishment of fintech and innovation hubs.

未來的發展將包括可再生能源動力的設施，即巴基斯坦的巨大風（在Gharo-keti Bandar走廊中有50,000兆瓦的潛力），太陽能和水力發電資源 - 與領先的區塊鍊和AI公司的戰略國際合作夥伴關係，以及建立了金融科技和創新套件。

These efforts will be complemented by proposed incentives such as tax holidays, customs duty exemptions on equipment, and reduced taxes for AI infrastructure developers.

這些努力將得到提出的激勵措施，例如稅收假期，設備豁免海關稅以及減少對AI基礎設施開發商的稅款。