Pakistan’s First AI Data Center Launched in Karachi

In a major milestone for Pakistan’s digital progress, Data Vault Pakistan has officially opened the country’s first AI-focused data center in Karachi. This cutting-edge facility is designed to accelerate local AI innovation by offering secure, high-performance computing powered entirely by solar energy.

• Boosts national AI ambitions
  Part of Pakistan’s strategic drive to build a domestic AI ecosystem

• Cuts reliance on foreign cloud services
  Provides local access to high-performance GPUs and data infrastructure 

• Green and sustainable
  The facility is fully solar-powered, marking Pakistan’s first green AI data centre 

• Strengthens data sovereignty and security
  Features zero-trust security, quantum encryption, and local storage to protect sensitive data

• GPU-as-a-Service
  Enables startups and researchers to train AI models faster and at lower costs 

• Secure cloud environment
  Suited for public and private sector use, adhering to global security standards

• Inclusive access
  Caters to startups, universities, enterprises, and government departments

Mehwish Salman Ali, founder and CEO of Data Vault Pakistan, emphasized:

“We didn’t just build a data centre—we built a launchpad for Pakistan’s AI future… without depending on foreign platforms.” 

Her vision underpins the centre’s mission to foster self-reliance, spark domestic AI breakthroughs, and elevate national digital capabilities

• AI Startups
  Can access powerful GPUs, enabling faster model training and deployment

• Academic Institutions
  Universities and research bodies gain scalable infrastructure for AI experiments 

• Enterprises & Government
  Ideal for handling sensitive data in a secure, compliant, and sovereign environment

2,000 MW electricity allocation
The federal government assigned this capacity to AI data centers and Bitcoin mining through the Pakistan Crypto Council 

Monetizing surplus energy
The move repurposes unused power assets to build digital infrastructure, create jobs, and attract foreign investment 

Enhanced connectivity
Boosted by the recent Africa‑2 submarine internet cable landing, improving bandwidth and reducing latency.

• Energy optimization
  Turns idle generation capacity into valuable digital infrastructure

  Global investment appeal
  International data firms are showing interest, supported by tax breaks and duty incentives 

• Job creation
  Expected to open opportunities in engineering, data science, and IT, building national tech talent

“With internet slowdowns and power cuts, how will we survive in a world dominated by AI?” 

Pakistan’s strategic pivot addresses these issues through robust solar backup, improved grid stability, and enhanced telecom bandwidth

The launch of Pakistan’s first AI data centre in Karachi reflects a strategic, sustainable, and sovereign shift in the country’s digital ambitions. By combining green energy, powerful computing capabilities, and local security, Data Vault Pakistan is laying the groundwork for a new era of AI-led innovation. With supportive policy, global partnerships, and infrastructure expansion ahead, the centre is not just a facility—it’s a launching pad for Pakistan’s emergence as a regional AI powerhouse.