In 2025, Pakistan’s digital economy is beginning to take visible, measurable steps forward. From powering data centres with surplus electricity to joining the top tier of global solar adopters, the momentum is spreading across sectors.
These accounts highlight a larger move towards export-driven innovation, wise policy ambition, and technology-led growth. Let’s look at three signals worth paying attention to.
Bitcoin Mining & AI to Absorb Surplus Power
Pakistan’s energy sector has long faced a paradox: rising tariffs on one hand, and thousands of megawatts of surplus power on the other. Now, the government has officially approved 2,000 megawatts of excess electricity to be redirected into Bitcoin mining and AI data centres, turning idle capacity into an engine for digital growth, reported by Reuters.
The initiative is being driven by the Pakistan Crypto Council, with strategic backing from Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, who now sits on its advisory board. Plans go far beyond just mining: they include a roadmap for blockchain infrastructure, regulatory sandboxes, and potentially a national digital currency.
With 15–20 million crypto users, Pakistan ranks among the top 10 global adopters, and as the third-largest freelancer economy, it’s already exporting digital talent. This move signals a clear shift in intent to become not just a high-usage market, but a serious player in the future of tech infrastructure and digital exports.
IT Sector Rises to $4B in Exports
While frontier tech gains ground, Pakistan’s IT sector is quietly hitting record numbers. According to Arab News, exports are expected to cross $4 billion this fiscal year, up from $3.2 billion in FY2024. The government has set a target of $10 billion by 2029 through its Uraan Pakistan initiative. What makes this growth even more compelling is the trade balance. The IT industry operates with a 75% trade surplus, the highest of any sector in the country.
However, industry executives are certain that policy assistance is necessary to maintain this momentum.
Pakistan Joins the 25% Solar Power Club
In a major clean energy milestone, solar now powers over 25% of Pakistan’s electricity supply, placing the country among fewer than 20 nations globally to reach this mark. That’s a dramatic shift for a country where fossil fuels dominated the grid just a few years ago.
In 2025 alone, Pakistan imported more than 10,000 MW worth of solar modules, contributing to a national total of over 16,600 MW from China. Solar energy now leads Pakistan’s power mix, surpassing coal, nuclear, and even hydro, as reported by Reuters
The government is aiming for 60% renewable energy by 2030, and at 28% renewables already in early 2025, that goal is beginning to look realistic.
A Digital-First Economic Direction
These stories from crypto infrastructure to software exports and solar power are all tied by one theme: Pakistan is laying digital and technological foundations for the future.
This isn’t a single breakthrough or a moment of flash. It’s the start of a steady shift, driven by policy, investment, and the creativity of Pakistan’s tech-savvy population. The real work is underway, and it’s starting to show.
At One Homes, We’re Investing in What Lasts
We’re watching these shifts closely, not for headlines, but for substance. As Pakistan scales its infrastructure and enters a new phase of digital growth, we remain focused on building destinations that align with real, lasting value. When progress is genuine, that’s where we choose to build.
