ISLAMABAD, December 2, 2025 – In a landmark move for Pakistan’s technology ecosystem, Telenor Pakistan and Data Vault have officially unveiled the nation’s first sovereign AI cloud and locally hosted AI data center. Powered by enterprise-grade NVIDIA GPUs, this high-performance infrastructure is set to accelerate AI adoption across critical sectors such as healthcare, finance, public safety, agriculture, and government services, while guaranteeing data sovereignty and national cybersecurity.

This groundbreaking initiative comes at a pivotal moment, addressing global challenges including GPU shortages, US export restrictions on AI chips, and the high costs of relying on international cloud providers. Data Vault has secured a legal, approved channel to deliver over 3,000 high-performance NVIDIA GPUs within Pakistan, marking an unprecedented milestone for the country’s AI capabilities.

A Sovereign AI Solution for Pakistan

The partnership establishes a fully local, high-performance computing ecosystem, where sensitive data remains entirely within Pakistan. This sovereign AI cloud mitigates privacy risks, regulatory concerns, and security vulnerabilities associated with using foreign cloud platforms.

Key Features of Pakistan’s First AI Data Centre:

Enterprise-grade AI Infrastructure: Optimized for large-scale AI and machine learning workloads.

NVIDIA GPU-Powered Computing: Thousands of top-tier GPUs delivered through a compliant supply chain.

GPU-as-a-Service (GPUaaS): On-demand, scalable AI computing for startups, researchers, government bodies, and enterprises.

End-to-End Local Processing: Ensures sensitive banking, healthcare, and defense data never leaves national borders.

Overcoming Global Barriers to Drive Local AI Innovation

Mehwish Salman Ali, CEO of Data Vault Pakistan, highlighted the significance:

“Data Vault Pakistan is now the nation’s only AI-enabled data centre offering legitimate, enterprise-grade GPU services. In the face of global GPU shortages and export restrictions, this infrastructure is Pakistan’s gateway to the AI revolution.”

This partnership eliminates three major barriers to AI adoption in Pakistan:

Global GPU Shortage & High Costs

US Export Control Limitations on advanced chips

Data Sovereignty and Security Risks with foreign cloud platforms

Sector-by-Sector AI Transformation in Pakistan

The sovereign AI cloud is poised to revolutionize key industries:

Healthcare: Advanced diagnostic imaging, personalized medicine, efficient health record management.

Finance & Fintech: Real-time fraud detection, secure digital transactions, financial modeling.

Public Safety & Cybersecurity: Intelligent surveillance, national defense support, proactive cyber threat mitigation.

Agriculture & Logistics: Predictive analytics for crop yields, supply chain optimization, IoT integration.

Government Services: Enhanced digital delivery, e-governance initiatives, transparent data handling.

Research & Development: Enabling Urdu and regional language LLMs and localized AI applications.

Sovereign Cloud Advantages: Security, Compliance, and Control

Hosting AI workloads entirely in Pakistan delivers unmatched benefits:

Data Sovereignty: Full legal and physical control over all data.

Enhanced Cybersecurity: Reduced exposure to foreign cyber threats.

Full Auditability: Complete monitoring and auditing of AI model training cycles.

Regulatory Compliance: Alignment with SBP guidelines, Personal Data Protection Bill, and local regulations.

While other providers offer local cloud solutions, this is Pakistan’s first purpose-built AI cloud dedicated to high-performance GPU computing.

Driving Pakistan’s AI Ecosystem, Skills, and Growth

Beyond infrastructure, this project fosters a sustainable AI ecosystem:

Local Innovation: Startups, universities, and enterprises can build tailored AI solutions.

Talent Development: High-value jobs in AI, data science, and machine learning.

Reduced Costs: Accessible AI research and application development for organizations.

National Enablement: Direct support for Digital Pakistan initiatives and national AI strategy goals.

A Defining Moment for Pakistan’s Digital Sovereignty

The launch of Pakistan’s first sovereign AI cloud is more than technological progress—it is a strategic leap toward secure digital transformation. Leveraging Telenor’s connectivity and Data Vault’s certified infrastructure, Pakistan can now harness AI to solve local challenges, maintain full data security, and compete globally—entirely within its borders.

For access to GPU-as-a-Service and the sovereign AI cloud, contact Telenor Pakistan or Data Vault via official channels.