A high-level delegation of Zong China Mobile Pakistan met with Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah in Karachi on Thursday.
According to spokesperson of Sindh CM, the establishment of Zong’s data center in Karachi was discussed in the meeting. The meeting agreed that Sindh government and CMPak will establish a data centre project under public-private partnership.
The Sindh Chief Minister assured full cooperation and facilities for the establishment of a modern data center in Karachi by Zong.
The Sindh Chief Minister said that an initial investment of more than Rs4 billion has been announced in Zong’s Karachi data center project.
Zong to invest Rs14 billion more in Karachi data center project in next 10 years.
On the occasion, Murad Ali Shah said Karachi to be made a major technology, cloud computing and artificial intelligence hub of the region.
AI-Ready data center will enhance cloud computing, artificial intelligence and local data hosting capabilities, Sindh CM said.
He said Sindh government is strongly encouraging innovative digital and technology projects in the province.
Sindh CM directed relevant agencies to ensure necessary facilities and connectivity for Zong’s project.
Zong Pakistan Chairman and CEO Huo Jun Li appreciated the Sindh government’s cooperation and expressed his commitment to long-term investment.
Sindh CM said Karachi data center project will prove to be a milestone in Pakistan’s digital sovereignty, IT development and investment promotion.
The future economy is linked to data, artificial intelligence and cloud technologies and Sindh will play a leading role, Murad Ali Shah said.
