Pakistan largest data centre project announced by Gul Ahmed’s QGDC with $230 million initial investment and a Huawei partnership to power the digital transformation push
Pakistan’s digital infrastructure is about to take a major leap. Quantum Global Data Centre, a venture of the Gul Ahmed Energy Group, plans to develop the Pakistan largest data centre with an initial investment of $230 million. Commercial operations begin in 2027. Moreover, total investment could reach $600 million over three to four years. Demand for cloud computing and AI services is driving that ambition.
The announcement came at the Q Summit. QGDC also signed a strategic partnership with Huawei Pakistan on the same day. Together, the two companies will develop the data centre and build a science and technology park. Furthermore, the collaboration targets Pakistan’s broader digital transformation agenda. Therefore, this project goes beyond infrastructure — it aims to become a platform for technological development across multiple sectors.
QGDC Chairman Danish Iqbal laid out the stakes clearly. Pakistan spends between $700 million and $800 million annually on AI-related technologies and services. Furthermore, demand for computing power will rise sharply as businesses accelerate digital transformation. Therefore, the country must build local capacity now. The alternative is growing dependence on imported computing power and foreign data services.
The urgency is real. Businesses, hospitals, educational institutions, and digital platforms are already shifting to cloud-based systems. Local data centre capacity is already under pressure. Furthermore, without large-scale domestic investment, Pakistan’s digital economy will rely entirely on foreign infrastructure. Therefore, QGDC’s project addresses a structural vulnerability at exactly the right moment.
The private sector commitment here is significant. Finally, with $230 million committed and a credible path to $600 million, this ranks among the most substantial digital infrastructure investments Pakistan has ever seen.
