Zong Inaugurates Cloud-Focused Data Center in Pakistan's Capital December 12, 2025 In a significant move to expand digital infrastructure in South Asia, Pakistani telecommunications operator Zong, a subsidiary of China Mobile, has officially opened a new data center in Islamabad. The launch underscores the growing strategic importance of Pakistan's digital economy and its deepening ties with Chinese technology investment under the broader Belt and Road Initiative. The newly inaugurated facility, named the 'Cloud Intelligent Computing Center,' is positioned to support cloud workloads for enterprises and government entities. While the exact location and power capacity of the data center were not disclosed, its launch marks a key development in a market that remains relatively nascent. According to industry trackers, Pakistan is home to approximately 22 data centers, with Islamabad, Karachi, and Lahore serving as primary hubs. The opening follows the recent announcement by Pakistani firm Mari Energies to construct a 5MW data center in the same city, signaling rising investor interest. In a statement on LinkedIn, Zong framed the project as part of the "Digital Silk Road," the digital component of China's international Belt and Road Initiative. This framework has seen substantial Chinese investment in global digital infrastructure, including data centers, 5G networks, and subsea cables. As Pakistan's second-largest mobile operator and one of only four providing 4G services, Zong's expansion into data center services leverages its extensive network to offer integrated connectivity and cloud solutions. The development is poised to accelerate cloud adoption among Pakistani businesses and public sector organizations, reducing reliance on international data hubs and improving latency for local services. It also strengthens China Mobile's footprint in a strategically important regional market, blending telecommunications with next-generation IT infrastructure. Source: datacenterdynamics
China Mobile-Backed Zong Launches Cloud Data Center in Islamabad, Bolstering Pakistan's Digital Infrastructure
