巴基斯坦将2,000兆瓦的电力分配给比特币采矿和人工智能（AI）数据中心

巴基斯坦政府已在国家倡议的第一阶段分配了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.

财政部周日宣布，巴基斯坦政府已在国家针对比特币采矿和人工智能（AI）数据中心的国家计划的第一阶段中分配了2,000兆瓦（MW）的电力。

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.

该倡议是由巴基斯坦加密委员会（PCC）率领的，该委员会是一名政府支持的机构，这是财政部在财政部下运营的机构，这是一项更广泛的战略的一部分，以兑换盈余电力，在外国直接投资中产生数十亿美元，并将巴基斯坦转变为数字创新的全球领导者。

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.

巴基斯坦在地理和经济上都是独特的地位，成为数据中心的全球枢纽，为世界上最具战略意义的数据流和数字基础设施作为亚洲，欧洲和中东之间的桥梁。

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.

该国盈余功率，地理优势，高级海底电缆连接，可再生能源潜力以及大型数字投入的人口的结合，是成为Web3，AI和数字创新的区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.

财政部长穆罕默德·奥兰兹布（Muhammad Aurangzeb）在他的事工中说：“这种战略分配标志着巴基斯坦数字化转型之旅的关键时刻，通过将过量的能源变成创新，投资和国际收入来释放经济潜力。”

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.

据财政部称，自PCC成立以来，全球比特币矿工和数据基础设施公司一直非常兴趣，几家国际公司已经访问了巴基斯坦进行探索性讨论。在此具有里程碑意义的公告之后，预计将在未来几周内访问更多的全球参与者。

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

它说，巴基斯坦常规利用的发电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.

该部说：“ AI数据中心和比特币采矿业务以持续和大量的能源使用而闻名，为这种盈余提供了理想的用例。将闲置的能源重定向，尤其是从低于容量的工厂中，使巴基斯坦可以将长期的财务责任转化为可持续的，创收的机会，”该部说。

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首席执行官Bilal Bin Saqib强调了这项计划的变革性质，并指出，通过适当的监管，透明度和国际合作，巴基斯坦可以成为全球的加密货币和AI强国。

“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.

萨奇布说：“这种能源支持的数字转型不仅可以释放高价值投资，而且使政府能够通过比特币挖掘在美元中产生外汇。”

“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，随着法规的发展，巴基斯坦可以将比特币直接累积到国家钱包中，这标志着从巴基斯坦卢比（PKR）（PKR）到利用数字资产的经济稳定性的巨大转变。”

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来第一个规范虚拟资产和服务提供商的政策框架，与全球金融行动工作组（FATF）的合规性和金融完整性指南保持一致。此举是在三月份政府机构于3月推出巴基斯坦加密委员会（PCC）之后，为加密货币交易创建了一个法律框架，以吸引国际投资。

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.

凭借正确的激励措施，战略投资和合作伙伴关系，巴基斯坦不仅将自己定位为全球数字基础设施的目的地，而且还可以作为一个可以积累数字资产，出口数字服务并领导下一代技术转型的主权经济。

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.

据财政部称，提供稳定且负担得起的能源与印度和新加坡等区域性同行相比，具有竞争激烈的环境，该国的电力成本和土地稀缺性限制了可扩展性。

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.

巴基斯坦的战略优势进一步强调了全球环境：尽管AI数据中心的需求飙升至100GW，但全球供应仍在15GW左右。这一巨大的短缺为拥有盈余权力，土地和新兴监管框架等巴基斯坦等国家带来了前所未有的机会。

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.

通过登陆世界上最大的潜艇互联网电缆的登陆，该国的数字连通性也得到了显着加强。 Africa-2电缆项目是一个45,000公里的全球网络，通过46个着陆站连接了33个国家 /地区，现已到达巴基斯坦。这个里程碑将通过冗余纤维路线增强巴基斯坦的互联网带宽，延迟和弹性，这对于确保AI数据中心的高可用性和操作连续性至关重要。

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.

财政部说，巴基斯坦拥有超过2.5亿和超过4000万加密使用者，作为数字服务的区域领导者，具有巨大的潜力。

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数据中心不仅将解决有关数据主权的日益关注，而且还将提高网络安全，改善数字服务的交付，并赋予AI和云基础架构中的国家能力。预计这些中心将创造数千个直接和间接的工作，从而促进工程，IT和数据科学领域的熟练劳动力的发展。

“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枢纽，”该部说。

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

“这些努力将由诸如税收假期之类的拟议激励措施得到补充