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

此舉旨在將未充分利用的發電能力重新利用為高價值的數字資產，並將盈餘電力獲利

The government of Pakistan has allocated 2,000 megawatts (MW) of electricity in the first phase of a national initiative to power Bitcoin mining and artificial intelligence (AI) data centers, aiming to repurpose the country's unutilized power generation capacity into a high-value digital asset.

巴基斯坦政府在國家針對比特幣採礦和人工智能（AI）數據中心的第一階段中分配了2,000兆瓦（MW）的電力，旨在將該國未利用的發電能力重新利用為高價值數字資產。

This move, which also includes plans to attract billions of dollars in foreign direct investment and generate significant revenue for the government, was announced by the Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC), a government-backed body launched to regulate and integrate blockchain technology and digital assets into the country's financial landscape.

巴基斯坦加密委員會（PCC）宣布了這一舉動，包括吸引數十億美元的外國直接投資並為政府帶來可觀的收入，這是一個政府支持的機構，該機構旨在規範和整合區塊鏈技術和數字資產融入該國的金融景觀。

The council, which comes under the Ministry of Finance, is aiming to bring together the country's leading entrepreneurs, academics, and government officials to oversee this initiative. Entrepreneur Bilal Bin Saqib has been appointed as the chief adviser to the finance minister on the council.

該理事會屬於財政部，旨在將該國的主要企業家，學者和政府官員匯集在一起​​，以監督這項倡議。企業家Bilal Bin Saqib已被任命為理事會財政部長的首席顧問。

Announcing this allocation, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb described it as a pivotal moment in Pakistan's digital transformation.

財政部長穆罕默德·奧蘭澤布（Muhammad Aurangzeb）宣布了這種分配，將其描述為巴基斯坦數字化轉型的關鍵時刻。

"We are strategically positioned as a digital bridge between Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, making us an ideal location for data flow and digital infrastructure," the minister said.

這位部長說：“我們在戰略上是亞洲，歐洲和中東之間的數字橋樑，使我們成為數據流和數字基礎設施的理想場所。”

"This initiative will attract global Bitcoin miners and leading AI firms to Pakistan. Several international companies are already engaged in exploratory discussions."

“這項倡議將吸引全球比特幣礦工，並將AI公司帶到巴基斯坦。幾家國際公司已經在進行探索性討論。”

To fuel these operations, the government plans to utilize surplus electricity, particularly from coal-based power plants operating below capacity, such as Sahiwal, China Hub, and Port Qasim. This approach aims to convert idle energy, which Aurangzeb described as a financial liability, into a sustainable and revenue-generating opportunity.

為了加油這些行動，政府計劃利用多餘的電力，尤其是從低於薩希瓦爾，中國樞紐和卡西姆港等容量下運營的煤炭電廠。這種方法旨在將Aurangzeb稱為財務責任的空閒能源轉變為可持續和創收的機會。

Highlighting Pakistan's competitive advantages over regional counterparts like India and Singapore, the minister noted the country's stability, affordable energy, and available land.

這位部長強調了巴基斯坦在印度和新加坡等地區的競爭優勢，指出了該國的穩定性，負擔得起的能源和可用土地。

"We are offering a unique proposition with tax incentives and customs duty exemptions to encourage foreign investment in this domain," he added.

他補充說：“我們提供了一個獨特的主張，並提供稅收優惠和海關稅收豁免，以鼓勵外國對該領域的投資。”

As this initiative progresses, Pakistan aims to incorporate renewable energy sources for these data centers and mining operations, further balancing growth with environmental responsibility. There are also plans for fintech and innovation hubs to support this digital ecosystem.

隨著這項倡議的進行，巴基斯坦的目標是為這些數據中心和採礦業務納入可再生能源，從而進一步平衡增長與環境責任。還計劃了金融科技和創新中心來支持該數字生態系統。

In the long term, this initiative could lead to the accumulation of Bitcoin directly into a national wallet, marking a shift from selling power in Pakistani Rupees to leveraging digital assets for economic stability and foreign exchange generation in U.S. dollars, according to PCC CEO Bilal Bin Saqib.

從長遠來看，這項倡議可能會導致比特幣直接積累到國家錢包中，這標誌著從巴基斯坦盧比的銷售權力轉變為利用數字資產以獲得經濟穩定和以美元的形式產生外匯。