Indus Cloud Limited, Indus DC REIT, and UBL announced a landmark strategic partnership to develop and expand next-generation cloud computing and data center 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 organisations.

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

Indus DC REIT is developing and operating purpose-built data center infrastructure, while Indus Cloud offers a comprehensive cloud services platform. Together, they aim to create a robust ecosystem that supports high-performance computing, data sovereignty, and enterprise-grade security.

UBL joins the initiative as a strategic investor and partner, bringing both financial strength and institutional expertise to the project. In addition to its investment, UBL intends to leverage the infrastructure to support its own digital transformation and banking innovation agenda.

This partnership also reflects a shared commitment by all parties to actively promote cloud adoption in Pakistan, enabling organisations to modernise operations, enhance resilience and drive innovation across industries.

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

UBL Chief Strategy Officer Farrukh Karim Khan 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. We look forward to leveraging this platform to enhance our digital capabilities and customer experience.”

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.

About Indus Cloud:

Indus Cloud, an initiative of Master Group of Industries, marks a defining milestone in Pakistan’s digital evolution as the country’s first commercial data center and cloud service provider. Purpose-built to support the needs of modern enterprises, Indus Cloud delivers secure, scalable and highly reliable data center and cloud infrastructure designed and operated within Pakistan.

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