Pakistan considers using surplus energy for Bitcoin mining after appointing CZ to Crypto Council
Pakistan will allocate excess electricity from its national grid to Bitcoin (BTC) mining operations and artificial intelligence (AI) data centers, according to the country’s Crypto Council and finance ministry adviser Bilal Bin Saqib.
As Reuters reported, the initiative follows consultations with multiple mining firms and forms part of a broader strategy to address structural inefficiencies in the energy sector while advancing its position in emerging technologies.
The effort coincides with Changpeng Zhao (CZ), founder of Binance, being appointed as a strategic adviser to the Pakistan Crypto Council.
The report reviewed documents that confirm Zhao’s advisory role will encompass support for blockchain infrastructure, guidance on…
