Using surplus energy for Bitcoin mining may offer Pakistan a new revenue stream as global crypto markets recover. Officials aim to offset economic losses from wasted electricity while cautiously navigating past regulatory skepticism.
n a strategic move, Pakistan is exploring the use of its excess electricity to mine Bitcoin, as the cryptocurrency market begins to bounce back globally. The initiative, driven by the government and the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC), aims to turn previously wasted energy into revenue.
This comes as part of a larger effort to stabilize Pakistan’s struggling economy. Due to overproduction, power plants often generate more electricity than needed, leading to significant financial losses. Instead of continuing to let this excess power go to waste, the idea is to divert it toward Bitcoin mining—a potentially profitable venture.
Despite previous resistance from Pakistan’s central bank and financial authorities, which once pushed for a complete ban on cryptocurrencies, the country is now showing a more open stance. This shift is largely influenced by other countries like El Salvador, which have successfully integrated crypto into their economic strategies.
While this doesn’t mean crypto trading will be legalized across the board in Pakistan, it does signal a pivot in how the government views digital currencies—not just as a threat, but as an opportunity.
