The United Arab Emirates (UAE) government is planning a substantial $200 million investment in Pakistan’s cloud services development. Additionally, Pakistan foresees over $1 billion in investments in its Information and Telecom Sector.
These investment initiatives encompass the creation of four data centers with backup facilities, offering public cloud services for government entities such as the National Telecommunication Corporation (NTC), the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA), and the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR). Private cloud services will cater to sectors like banking, telecommunications, educational institutions, and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The plan also includes an air-gapped tri-services cloud and a central analytics platform.
Furthermore, Pakistan’s Ministry of IT and Telecom anticipates a $400 million investment in the National Optic Fiber infrastructure. This includes deploying a 75,000 km fiber network to connect Rawalpindi to Gwadar and Karachi.
The government is actively working to attract both local and international companies for investments of up to $250 million in the manufacturing of smart devices with a focus on localization and export potential. Pakistan aims to leverage its skilled workforce for local manufacturing and exporting to markets in the GCC, Africa, and Central Asia. Currently, Pakistan is involved in assembling and exporting mobile phones and sees potential for expanding indigenous phone manufacturing.
Moreover, the Ministry of IT and the Special Technology Zone Authority are collaborating to attract up to $500 million in investments for establishing seven Special Technology Zones in various cities across Pakistan. Pakistan is offering GCC companies the opportunity to utilize local talent for product development and professional services.
