Pakistan allocates 2,000 megawatts of electricity to bitcoin mining, AI data centres
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Pakistan Powers Bitcoin Mining and AI Data CentersThe first phase allocates 2,000 MW of electricity to crypto mining and AI centers, aiming to boost jobs and foreign investment.
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- Pakistan will provide 2,000 megawatts of electricity to support bitcoin mining and AI data centers.
- Surplus electricity is being leveraged to create high-tech employment opportunities.
- The energy sector faces challenges like high costs and increased solar power adoption.
- The Pakistan Crypto Council leads this multi-stage digital infrastructure initiative.
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