In a landmark move for Pakistan’s digital landscape, Data Vault Pakistan has launched the country’s first artificial intelligence-focused data centre, designed to power the nation’s AI ambitions with clean, sovereign, and secure infrastructure.
The state-of-the-art facility, located in Karachi, aims to reduce Pakistan’s reliance on foreign platforms by providing locally hosted, high-performance computing resources—backed entirely by solar energy.
“We didn’t just build a data centre—we built a launchpad for Pakistan’s AI future,” said Mehwish Salman Ali, founder and CEO of Data Vault Pakistan.
The launch aligns with Pakistan’s evolving National AI Strategy, which seeks to establish the country as a competitive player in global AI development.
Powering the Future of Pakistani Innovation
Data Vault offers a scalable solution for a wide range of users, including:
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AI startups and tech entrepreneurs
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Academic institutions and research labs
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Private enterprises and government agencies
With GPU-as-a-Service (GaaS) and cloud-native infrastructure, the centre makes it possible to train and deploy AI models affordably and rapidly—cutting down go-to-market timelines and computational costs.
Boosting AI Research & Academia
For universities and researchers, the facility opens new doors to cutting-edge AI experimentation and deployment. From deep learning to applied machine learning, the infrastructure supports scalable academic research in a secure environment.
Data Security & Digital Sovereignty
Data Vault also places a strong emphasis on privacy and national security:
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Fully sovereign infrastructure
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Zero-trust architecture
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Advanced encryption protocols
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Data stored within Pakistan
This ensures compliance with global privacy standards while offering public and private entities confidence in storing sensitive workloads domestically.
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100% Solar-Powered and Sustainable
Notably, Data Vault claims to be Pakistan’s first green data centre built specifically for AI. The entire facility is powered by solar energy, reflecting the nation’s growing push toward renewable and sustainable tech ecosystems.
Enabling a Self-Reliant Digital Economy
With this launch, Data Vault sets the stage for a future where AI innovation thrives within Pakistan’s borders. The initiative aims to create an ecosystem where engineers, students, and founders can build, train, and scale models without needing to rely on expensive, offshore platforms.
“This is about self-reliance, empowerment, and unleashing Pakistan’s true digital potential,” added Ali.
Conclusion
The unveiling of Pakistan’s first AI-dedicated, solar-powered data centre marks a pivotal moment in the nation’s digital transformation journey. As public and private sectors begin to tap into this resource, it paves the way for a future-ready, resilient AI ecosystem—built for Pakistan, in Pakistan.
