巴基斯坦將2,000兆瓦的電力分配給比特幣採礦和人工智能（AI）數據中心

巴基斯坦政府已在國家倡議的第一階段分配了2,000兆瓦（MW）

The Pakistani government 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, the finance ministry announced on Sunday.

財政部周日宣布，巴基斯坦政府已在國家針對比特幣採礦和人工智能（AI）數據中心的國家計劃的第一階段中分配了2,000兆瓦（MW）的電力。

The initiative is being spearheaded by the Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC), a government-backed body operating under the Ministry of Finance, as part of a broader strategy to monetize surplus electricity, generate billions of dollars in foreign direct investment, and transform Pakistan into a global leader in digital innovation.

該倡議是由巴基斯坦加密委員會（PCC）率領的，該委員會是一名政府支持的機構，這是財政部在財政部下運營的機構，這是一項更廣泛的戰略的一部分，以兌換盈餘電力，在外國直接投資中產生數十億美元，並將巴基斯坦轉變為數字創新的全球領導者。

Pakistan is uniquely positioned, both geographically and economically, to become a global hub for data centers, offering the most strategic location in the world for data flow and digital infrastructure as a bridge between Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.

巴基斯坦在地理和經濟上都是獨特的地位，成為數據中心的全球樞紐，為世界上最具戰略意義的數據流和數字基礎設施作為亞洲，歐洲和中東之間的橋樑。

The country’s combination of surplus power, geographic advantage, advanced subsea cable connectivity, renewable energy potential, and a large, digitally engaged population makes a compelling case for becoming a regional epicenter of Web3, AI, and digital innovation.

該國盈餘功率，地理優勢，高級海底電纜連接，可再生能源潛力以及大型數字投入的人口的結合，是成為Web3，AI和數字創新的區域震中的令人信服的案例。

“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,” Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb was quoted as saying by his ministry.

財政部長穆罕默德·奧蘭茲布（Muhammad Aurangzeb）在他的事工中說：“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。”

Since the inception of the PCC, there has been tremendous interest from global bitcoin miners and data infrastructure companies, and several international firms have already visited Pakistan for exploratory discussions, according to the finance ministry. Following this landmark announcement, more global players are expected to visit in the coming weeks.

據財政部稱，自PCC成立以來，全球比特幣礦工和數據基礎設施公司一直非常興趣，幾家國際公司已經訪問了巴基斯坦進行探索性討論。在此具有里程碑意義的公告之後，預計將在未來幾週內訪問更多的全球參與者。

It said Pakistan’s routinely underutilized power generation capacity is now being put to better use.

它說，巴基斯坦常規利用的發電能力通常正在更好地利用。

“AI data centers and bitcoin mining operations, known for their consistent and heavy energy usage, provide an ideal use case for this surplus. Redirecting idle energy, especially from plants operating below capacity, allows Pakistan to convert a long-standing financial liability into a sustainable, revenue-generating opportunity,” the ministry said.

該部說：“ AI數據中心和比特幣採礦業務以持續和大量的能源使用而聞名，為這種盈餘提供了理想的用例。將閒置的能源重定向，尤其是從低於容量的工廠中，使巴基斯坦可以將長期的財務責任轉化為可持續的，創收的機會，”該部說。

PCC CEO Bilal bin Saqib highlighted the transformative nature of this initiative, stating that with proper regulation, transparency, and international collaboration, Pakistan can become a global crypto and AI powerhouse.

PCC首席執行官Bilal Bin Saqib強調了這項計劃的變革性質，並指出，通過適當的監管，透明度和國際合作，巴基斯坦可以成為全球的加密貨幣和AI強國。

“This energy-backed digital transformation not only unlocks high-value investment but enables the government to generate foreign exchange in USD through bitcoin mining,” Saqib said.

薩奇布說：“這種能源支持的數字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挖掘在美元中產生外匯。”

“Additionally, as regulations evolve, Pakistan can accumulate bitcoin directly into a national wallet, marking a monumental shift from selling power in Pakistani Rupees (PKR) to leveraging digital assets for economic stability.”

“此外，隨著法規的發展，巴基斯坦可以將比特幣直接累積到國家錢包中，這標誌著從巴基斯坦盧比（PKR）（PKR）到利用數字資產的經濟穩定性的巨大轉變。”

In April, Pakistan introduced its first-ever policy framework to regulate virtual assets and service providers, aligning with compliance and financial integrity guidelines of the global Financial Action Task Force (FATF). The move came after the government body launched the Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC) in March to create a legal framework for cryptocurrency trading in a bid to lure international investment.

4月，巴基斯坦推出了有史以來第一個規範虛擬資產和服務提供商的政策框架，與全球金融行動工作組（FATF）的合規性和金融完整性指南保持一致。此舉是在三月份政府機構於3月推出巴基斯坦加密委員會（PCC）之後，為加密貨幣交易創建了一個法律框架，以吸引國際投資。

With the right incentives, strategic investments, and collaborative partnerships, Pakistan is positioning itself not only as a destination for global digital infrastructure but also as a sovereign economy that can accumulate digital assets, export digital services, and lead in the next generation of technological transformation.

憑藉正確的激勵措施，戰略投資和合作夥伴關係，巴基斯坦不僅將自己定位為全球數字基礎設施的目的地，而且還可以作為一個可以積累數字資產，出口數字服務並領導下一代技術轉型的主權經濟。

Offering stable and affordable energy presents a highly competitive environment compared to regional counterparts like India and Singapore, where rising power costs and land scarcity limit scalability, according to the finance ministry.

據財政部稱，提供穩定且負擔得起的能源與印度和新加坡等區域性同行相比，具有競爭激烈的環境，該國的電力成本和土地稀缺性限制了可擴展性。

Pakistan’s strategic advantage is further underscored by the global context: while AI data center demand has soared to over 100GW, global supply remains around 15GW, it said. This massive shortfall creates an unprecedented opportunity for countries like Pakistan with surplus power, land, and an emerging regulatory framework.

巴基斯坦的戰略優勢進一步強調了全球環境：儘管AI數據中心的需求飆升至100GW，但全球供應仍在15GW左右。這一巨大的短缺為擁有盈餘權力，土地和新興監管框架等巴基斯坦等國家帶來了前所未有的機會。

The country’s digital connectivity has also been significantly strengthened by the landing of the world’s largest submarine Internet cable. The Africa-2 Cable Project, a 45,000-kilometer global network connecting 33 countries through 46 landing stations, has now arrived in Pakistan. This milestone will enhance Pakistan’s Internet bandwidth, latency, and resilience through redundant fiber routes — crucial for ensuring high availability and operational continuity for AI data centers.

通過登陸世界上最大的潛艇互聯網電纜的登陸，該國的數字連通性也得到了顯著加強。 Africa-2電纜項目是一個45,000公里的全球網絡，通過46個著陸站連接了33個國家 /地區，現已到達巴基斯坦。這個里程碑將通過冗餘纖維路線增強巴基斯坦的互聯網帶寬，延遲和彈性 - 對於確保AI數據中心的高可用性和操作連續性至關重要。

With a population of over 250 million and more than 40 million crypto users, Pakistan holds immense potential as a regional leader in digital services, the finance ministry said.

財政部說，巴基斯坦擁有超過2.5億和超過4000萬加密使用者，作為數字服務的區域領導者，具有巨大的潛力。

Establishing local AI data centers will not only address growing concerns around data sovereignty but will also enhance cybersecurity, improve digital service delivery, and empower national capabilities in AI and cloud infrastructure. These centers are expected to create thousands of direct and indirect jobs, catalyzing the development of a skilled workforce in engineering, IT, and data sciences.

建立本地AI數據中心不僅將解決有關數據主權的日益關注，而且還將提高網絡安全，改善數字服務的交付，並賦予AI和雲基礎架構中的國家能力。預計這些中心將創造數千個直接和間接的工作，從而促進工程，IT和數據科學領域的熟練勞動力的發展。

“This announcement marks only the first phase of a broader, multi-stage digital infrastructure rollout. Future developments are expected to 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,” the ministry said.

“This announcement marks only the first phase of a broader, multi-stage digital infrastructure rollout. Future developments are expected to 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樞紐，”該部說。

“These efforts will be complemented by proposed incentives such as tax holidays

“這些努力將由諸如稅收假期之類的擬議激勵措施得到補充