{
  "id": 2347709,
  "title": "Karachi to Get AI Data Center",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/karachi-to-get-ai-data-center",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-08-21T08:36:27.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ProPakistani",
    "slug": "propakistani",
    "url": "https://propakistani.pk/2026/08/21/karachi-to-get-ai-data-center/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Sindh government and CMPak, Zong's parent company, have agreed to collaborate on constructing an AI-ready Tier-III data center in Karachi through a public-private partnership, according to a meeting at Chief Minister's House. CMPak Chairman and CEO Huo Junli informed CM Syed Murad Ali Shah that a Tier-III AI-ready data center requires more electricity than regular telecom facilities. CMPak sought support for an industrial power tariff, grid capacity enhancement, dual power feeds, and priority status for the project. CM Shah assured the company of full provincial backing and directed relevant departments to review CMPak's proposals, including converting electricity tariffs to industrial category, improving grid capacity, providing dual power feeds, and expediting the project. Shah emphasized the importance of such projects in Pakistan's digital future and digital sovereignty. He highlighted Sindh's willingness to attract strategic investments that boost technological capabilities, generate high-value jobs, and establish Karachi as a regional cloud computing, AI, data hosting, and digital innovation hub. Shah noted that Karachi is becoming a preferred location for technology and data infrastructure investments due to its strategic location, connectivity, and increasing demand for digital services. He said the future economy would be driven by data, AI, and cloud technologies, and the Sindh government would offer all necessary support within its jurisdiction to facilitate the project. CMPak officials said they have over 55 million subscribers in Pakistan and have invested over $3 billion in the country. They also mentioned launching 5G services in more than 20 cities. The meeting included officials from the Sindh government, CMPak, and other senior representatives.",
  "summary": "The Sindh government and CMPak, the parent company of Zong, have agreed to collaborate on establishing an AI-ready Tier-III data … Read More The post Karachi to Get AI Data Center appeared first on ProPakistani .",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}