The world is currently facing the biggest and most amazing technology revolution. It is not just an app or software, but a complete infrastructure revolution. And its name is Stargate. This project is a joint dream of global technology giants like OpenAI, Oracle, and SoftBank. Its main goal is to create the world’s most powerful data center network for the next generation of artificial intelligence (AI) models.
The initial phase of this giant project in the US will require 4.5 gigawatts of electricity. It is estimated that this electricity requirement may exceed 5 gigawatts upon completion. So think about how much energy this AI project will use!
One AI Project vs. an Entire Country
It is not just a number, but its importance is realized when we compare Stargate with a country like Pakistan. The project is bigger than many countries in terms of electricity consumption and financial size.
Pakistan’s total electricity generation capacity was around 46,600 MW as of March 2025 (Pakistan’s Ministry of Energy or related body). If we look at the initial 4.5 GW of ‘Stargate’, it means that it alone will consume 9.7% of Pakistan’s electricity system. If the project expands beyond the full 5 GW limit, the rate will increase to more than 11%. It is a shocking fact that just one AI infrastructure project is demanding a tenth of Pakistan’s total electricity generation.
The Power of Millions of People vs. an AI System
It’s not just about the power output, but also the power output. In the US, 4.5 gigawatts of electricity can power about 3.4 million homes. On the other hand, in a country like Pakistan, where the average household size is 6 people Pakistan Bureau of Statistics or related body, the same amount of electricity can power about 20 million people.
That is, the amount of power required by ‘Stargate’ can handle the electricity load of more people than the entire population of both Karachi and Lahore. An ‘AI’ system that requires as much energy as the entire country’s major cities is certainly a sign of a new era. For more details, you can see articles related to the future of artificial intelligence on our website.
Eight Times More Than Pakistan’s Budget
The picture becomes clearer when we look at the financial scale. Pakistan’s entire federal budget for 2025–26 is around US$62 billion Pakistan’s Ministry of Finance or related body. In comparison, the total investment of ‘Stargate’ could go up to US$500 billion. That is eight times more than Pakistan’s annual budget.
In other words, ‘Stargate’ will spend as much as we spend on defense, education, health, infrastructure and salaries of the entire country alone on building data centers. This investment is not just about technology, but also symbolizes a new concept of power — where whoever has the data and ‘AI’ will be the ruler of the next era. To learn more about this, read our blog on the importance of data science.
The question for Pakistan: Are we ready?
All these facts raise an important question: Is Pakistan ready for this coming revolution? If not, when do we have to wake up? ‘Stargate’ is both a warning and an opportunity — showing that ‘AI’ is no longer just a coding field but has become a central pillar of energy, economic policy, infrastructure, and national strategy.
Conclusion
The Stargate project is more than a technological marvel — it’s a wake-up call. With a power requirement rivalling that of entire nations and a budget dwarfing national economies, Stargate signals the arrival of AI as a defining force in global infrastructure. Its scale emphasizes that artificial intelligence is no longer just a software upgrade — it’s a structural transformation involving energy, economics, and sovereignty.
For countries like Pakistan, the rise of mega-AI infrastructures raises crucial questions. Are we preparing our energy, education, and digital strategies to compete — or even survive — in this new global landscape? Stargate is a glimpse into the AI-powered future, and whether we treat it as a threat or an opportunity will shape our nation’s path forward.
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FAQs
1. What is Stargate and who is behind it?
Stargate is a massive AI infrastructure project jointly led by OpenAI, Oracle, and SoftBank, aiming to build the world’s most powerful data center network.
2. How much electricity will Stargate consume?
In its initial phase, Stargate will require 4.5 gigawatts of electricity, with future estimates going beyond 5 GW.
3. How does Stargate’s electricity use compare to Pakistan?
Stargate alone could consume up to 11% of Pakistan’s total power generation, enough to power over 20 million people in the country.
4. What is the cost of the Stargate project?
The estimated total investment for Stargate could reach $500 billion, which is about eight times larger than Pakistan’s federal budget for 2025–26.
5. Why is Stargate important globally?
It symbolizes the transition from software-driven AI to infrastructure-powered intelligence, redefining geopolitical power in terms of data and energy.
6. What does this mean for countries like Pakistan?
It’s a call to action — to invest in energy, digital infrastructure, education, and AI to stay competitive in the new AI-driven world.
7. Can Pakistan participate in such AI revolutions?
With the right vision and policies, yes. But it requires urgent action in training, innovation, and infrastructure development.