Quantum Global Data Center (QGDC) and Huawei Pakistan signed a strategic partnership agreement on Friday during the Q Summit, marking a major milestone in Pakistan’s digital transformation journey.
QGDC, Huawei sign strategic partnership to develop major data centre, tech park
ISLAMABAD, Jun 05 (APP): Quantum Global Data Center (QGDC) and Huawei Pakistan signed a strategic partnership agreement on Friday during the Q Summit, marking a major milestone in Pakistan’s digital transformation journey.
The collaboration will support the development of Pakistan’s largest Tier Ill Data Center alongside a state-of-the-art Science and Technology Park, strengthening the country’s digital infrastructure and innovation ecosystem.
Hosted by QGDC in collaboration with Huawei Pakistan, the Q Summit brought together senior government officials, industry leaders, investors, technology experts, and enterprise stakeholders to discuss the future of digital infrastructure, cloud computing, artificial intelligence (AI), and innovation in Pakistan.
The project will establish Pakistan’s largest Tier Ill Data Center, designed to provide highly resilient, secure, and scalable digital infrastructure capable of supporting cloud computing, AI workloads, high-performance computing, digital finance, e-government services, and other emerging technology applications.
The initiative aimed to enhance local hosting capabilities, strengthen data sovereignty, and accelerate the adoption of advanced digital services across both public and private sectors.
The partnership agreement was signed by Ubaid Amanullah, Chief Operating Officer QGDC, and Ahmed Bilal Masud, CEO AI & Cloud Business, Huawei Pakistan, underscoring the shared commitment of government and industry to advancing Pakistan’s digital infrastructure and innovation landscape.
The event was attended by senior representatives from the government of Sindh, including Ali Rashid, Minister for Science & Information Technology, Government, alongside leaders from the banking, telecommunications, technology, and enterprise sectors.
During the event, Huawei executives highlighted the growing importance of robust digital infrastructure as the foundation for AI-driven innovation and economic growth. Huawei also shared its global experience in cloud and digital transformation, noting that Huawei Cloud serves customers in more than 170 countries and regions through a comprehensive portfolio of cloud services and availability zones worldwide.
A key focus of the discussions was Huawei Cloud Stack, Huawei’s sovereign cloud solution that enables governments, financial institutions, telecom operators, and critical infrastructure organizations to deploy cloud capabilities while maintaining full control over data, security, compliance, and operations.
Both organizations emphasized that the partnership reflects a shared commitment to supporting Pakistan’s long-term digital ambitions through secure, scalable, and future-ready technology infrastructure.
Speaking at the ceremony, Danish Iqbal, Chairman of QGDC, said, “This collaboration with Huawei represents a transformative step for Pakistan’s digital future. Through the development of Pakistan’s largest Tier Ill Data Center and a world-class Science and Technology Park, we are creating the foundation for innovation, economic growth, and technological advancement. The project will strengthen national capabilities, attract investment, and support Pakistan’s emergence as a competitive digital economy.”
In his remarks, Ahmed Bilal Masud, CEO AI & Cloud Business, Huawei Pakistan, said, “Pakistan stands at the threshold of a new digital era, and this partnership reflects our belief that AI innovation requires strong digital foundations. When modern data centers, high-performance computing, secure cloud platforms, and trusted digital infrastructure come together, they unlock new opportunities for businesses, governments, and society. We are proud to work alongside QGDC in supporting the development of Pakistan’s largest Tier Ill Data Center and advancing the country’s digital transformation journey.”
The partnership represents a significant step toward building a robust digital ecosystem that can support the country’s growing demand for cloud services, AI applications, digital public services, and next-generation technologies, while fostering innovation, investment, and sustainable economic development.
While addressing the event, IT Minister of Sindh Ali Rashid, reaffirmed his government’s full commitment to the Karachi Technopolis and the Quantum Global Data Centre project, in collaboration with Huawei.
He emphasised that these initiatives would establish a core digital ecosystem in Karachi, pioneering data centres and advanced technology in Pakistan. The Minister highlighted that the future is built on data and IT, assuring unwavering government support to drive this vision forward.
