Pakistan Announces Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and Allocates 2,000 MW for BTC Mining

Pakistan establishes a BTC reserve modeled after the U.S., committing to long-term holding without selling.

The government allots 2,000 megawatts of electricity to support Bitcoin mining and AI data centers.

Regulatory bodies and partnerships are forming to develop Pakistan’s digital asset space and financial inclusion.

Pakistan’s government has announced strategies to create a strategic Bitcoin reserve and facilitate Bitcoin mining. Bilal Bin Saqib, Pakistan’s Minister of State for Blockchain and Crypto, made the announcement during the Bitcoin 2025 conference in Las Vegas on May 28. Confirmed by the Crypto Council via a post on X, this development celebrates a unique change from the country’s earlier uncertain view toward cryptocurrencies.

Pakistan Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Modeled on U.S. Example

Bin Saqib explained that the move to establish a Bitcoin reserve draws inspiration from the U.S. government’s own strategic Bitcoin reserve plan. The U.S. plans to fill its reserve with Bitcoins obtained from criminal and civil forfeitures, totaling roughly 200,000 BTC. Similarly, Pakistan intends to hold its Bitcoin reserve without selling any, as noted by blockchain daily, emphasizing a long-term strategy rather than speculation.

In addition to the reserve, the Pakistani government allocated 2,000 megawatts of electricity to support Bitcoin mining and AI data centers. Bin Saqib invited miners and infrastructure developers to participate in building the country’s crypto ecosystem. This energy allocation aims to boost its position as a hub for cryptocurrency mining and high-performance computing.

Regulatory Developments and Crypto Infrastructure

As reported earlier by CryptoNewsland, in early 2025, the country established a National Crypto Council to develop regulations and attract foreign investment. The committee suggested ambitions like utilizing excess energy for Bitcoin mining and setting up a national treasury to accumulate Bitcoin. Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao joined the council as an adviser in April, contributing expertise on blockchain and digital asset adoption.

The Ministry of Finance also formed a new Digital Asset Authority in May 2025. This agency will oversee regulations for digital asset platforms and issue licenses for crypto businesses operating in Pakistan.

International Partnerships and Tokenization Plans

Islamabad is pursuing partnerships to expand its digital asset ecosystem. In late April, Trump’s World Liberty Financial (WLFI), a decentralized finance protocol, signed a letter of intent with Pakistan. The agreement focuses on tokenizing real-world assets and building decentralized finance (DeFi) architecture.

According to Bin Saqib, the steps mentioned mark the start of Pakistan’s active use of blockchain technology. The government intends to provide over 100 million unbanked people with access to saving, investing and increasing their chance to advance financially.

By building up their Bitcoin stash and supporting mining, Pakistan is showing a new approach to crypto in their country. As the U.S. has done, the government of the country is focusing on digital assets by creating regulations and infrastructure. The government is working to ensure Pakistan becomes a major player in crypto and helps more people use modern banking.