Gul Ahmed venture announces Pakistan’s largest Tier III data centre

KARACHI: Gul Ahmed Energy Group’s venture, Quantum Global Data Centre (QGDC), announced on Saturday that it will develop Pakistan’s largest Tier III data centre, with the project expected to be completed by 2027.

The company plans an initial investment of $230 million for the project, following a strategic partnership agreement with Huawei Pakistan. Total investment could rise to $600 million over the next three to four years, according to Bloomberg.

“The collaboration will support the development of Pakistan’s largest Tier III data centre alongside a state-of-the-art science and technology park, strengthening the country’s digital infrastructure and innovation ecosystem,” the statement said.

The project aims to build a highly resilient, secure and scalable digital infrastructure capable of supporting cloud computing, artificial intelligence workloads, high-performance computing, digital finance, and e-government services.

The agreement was signed by Ubaid Amanullah, Chief Operating Officer of QGDC, and Ahmed Bilal Masud, CEO of AI and Cloud Business at Huawei Pakistan.

QGDC Chairman Danish Iqbal said the partnership marks a “transformative step” for Pakistan’s digital future, adding that it will drive innovation, economic growth and attract investment.

Huawei Pakistan CEO Ahmed Bilal Masud said Pakistan stands at the threshold of a new digital era, adding that strong digital foundations are essential for AI-driven innovation.

Sindh IT Minister Ali Rashid also expressed government support, saying the project will help establish a core digital ecosystem in Karachi.

Last month, Huawei Pakistan and QGDC signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the development of the country’s largest data centre infrastructure.

Huawei will also support the project in design, technical planning, and specialised solutions aligned with international standards.