In a landmark move set to reshape the digital infrastructure landscape of Pakistan, Zong 4G has officially launched Z SAIS Cloud, the country’s first fully business-ready, locally hosted native cloud platform. The launch event, held in Lahore on May 23, 2025, brought together leading business figures, technology experts, and media representatives to witness a significant step forward in Pakistan’s digital transformation journey.
The Z SAIS Cloud launch is a core part of Zong’s broader strategic mission to build a digitally empowered Pakistan, offering businesses of all sizes access to scalable, secure, and high-performance cloud services. What sets Z SAIS Cloud apart is its enterprise-grade capabilities, AI-powered functionalities, and local infrastructure with two availability zones—a Tier-3 certified data center in Islamabad and an internationally compliant facility in Lahore. These features collectively make Z SAIS Cloud the first truly localized alternative to international hyper-scalers.
At the heart of the platform is a simplified, one-window activation console, which enables users to deploy services within hours. Businesses can access more than 40 solutions spanning 7+ domains, including Kubernetes, Virtual Desktop Infrastructure, Disaster Recovery, Firewall, Web Application Firewall (WAF), and Backup Services. The platform is built to support auto-scaling, allowing seamless adaptation to changing workloads—a key feature that ensures business continuity and performance optimization.
The event featured insightful product demonstrations, customer testimonials, and on-stage signing of six strategic partnerships, signaling a strong endorsement from the local business community and positioning Z SAIS Cloud as a central player in Pakistan’s cloud ecosystem. Attendees also participated in an engaging hands-on activity, reflecting widespread excitement and readiness for cloud adoption among Pakistani enterprises.
A unique advantage of Z SAIS Cloud is its multi-currency pricing model—offering services in PKR, USD, and RMB—setting it apart from global cloud providers and enhancing accessibility for diverse market segments. This flexibility, combined with low latency, data sovereignty, and robust security protocols, makes it especially appealing for both public and private sector clients.
Speaking at the event, Mr. Farooq Raza Khan, Head of Business Solutions at Zong, said, “Over the next decade, Pakistan is poised for a cloud revolution, with rapid adoption across public and private sectors driven by digital transformation and a growing need for scalable infrastructure. As global and local players invest in cloud ecosystems and telecom-cloud convergence reshapes service delivery, Zong is enabling this transformation in Pakistan through its evolving digital capabilities. With Z SAIS Cloud, we’re empowering businesses to harness the full potential of digital innovation – positioning cloud as the backbone of Pakistan’s future economy.”
Looking ahead, Zong has ambitious plans to expand Z SAIS Cloud with GPU-powered virtual machines, Big Data capabilities, Database-as-a-Service, and AI-integrated solutions, further solidifying its role in the nation’s digital growth trajectory. As Pakistan embraces cloud-first strategies across sectors, Z SAIS Cloud stands ready to support this evolution with a robust, scalable, and intelligent cloud platform built to local needs.
The launch of Z SAIS Cloud marks a pivotal chapter in Pakistan’s cloud computing journey—one that is locally rooted, globally competitive, and primed for the future.
