Digital infrastructure and Cloud adoption: Indus Cloud Ltd, Indus DC REIT, and UBL form strategic partnership

KARACHI: Indus Cloud Limited, Indus DC REIT, and UBL announced a landmark strategic partnership to develop and expand next-generation cloud computing and data centre infrastructure across Pakistan.

This collaboration marks a significant step toward strengthening the country’s digital backbone and enabling secure, scalable, and locally hosted cloud services for enterprises and public sector organizations.

Under this partnership, the parties will collaborate on the development of the Indus Cloud and Data Centre Project, aimed at delivering state-of-the-art, Tier-III compliant data centre facilities alongside advanced cloud capabilities tailored for Pakistan’s evolving digital economy.

Speaking on the occasion, Rumman Dar, CIIO of Indus Cloud & DC REIT, commented: “This partnership represents a defining moment for Pakistan’s cloud ecosystem. By combining world-class infrastructure with localized cloud capabilities, we are enabling enterprises to confidently transition to the cloud while ensuring data sovereignty, security, and performance.”

Farrukh Karim Khan, Chief Strategy Officer, UBL, added: “UBL is committed to supporting transformative initiatives that strengthen Pakistan’s digital and financial ecosystem. Our partnership with Indus Cloud and Indus REIT not only aligns with our strategic priorities but also positions us at the forefront of innovation in cloud-enabled banking and infrastructure development.”

Through this collaboration, Indus Cloud, Indus DC REIT, and UBL aim to establish a scalable, secure, and future-ready cloud and data center ecosystem that will serve as a catalyst for Pakistan’s digital transformation journey.

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