Sky47 has officially launched Pakistan’s largest cloud and AI infrastructure platform, a development inaugurated on 15 January 2026 by Lt General (R) Anwar Ali Hyder HI (M), Chairman, Fauji Foundation. This initiative marks a significant step in the country’s digital and technological evolution, reflecting the growing importance of secure and sovereign digital infrastructure for national development. Designed to meet global standards of performance, reliability, and compliance, the Sky47 Cloud and AI platform provides enterprises, government institutions, and innovators with the ability to run mission-critical workloads within Pakistan while retaining full control over their data.
Lt General (R) Anwar Ali Hyder HI (M) highlighted the strategic significance of advanced digital infrastructure during the launch, emphasizing that resilient, long-term platforms play a critical role in strengthening Pakistan’s economic and technological independence. The new platform is intended to serve as a foundation for national digital initiatives, enabling organizations to operate critical applications with high levels of security, scalability, and operational resilience. Sky47’s cloud environments and AI-ready compute resources represent the country’s most extensive deployment of high-density infrastructure capable of supporting advanced workloads across multiple sectors.
Sky47’s infrastructure has been engineered to address the growing demand for enterprise-grade cloud and AI services hosted locally, ensuring data sovereignty and compliance with national requirements. Mr. Hassan Abbas, Chief Executive Officer of Sky47, emphasized that the platform is designed to serve as a long-term enabler of Pakistan’s digital economy, supporting sectors including finance, telecommunications, healthcare, government, and emerging AI-driven industries. By providing a domestic solution for critical workloads, Sky47 allows organizations to innovate while maintaining control over sensitive data and systems within national borders.
During the launch event, attendees were provided with technology briefings and live demonstrations showcasing the platform’s capabilities. Developed in collaboration with leading global technology partners, these demonstrations highlighted the infrastructure’s readiness for high-availability, high-performance workloads at scale. With its combination of scalable cloud environments and AI compute capacity, Sky47 positions itself as a key contributor to Pakistan’s technological ecosystem, offering a platform that supports both current operational needs and future growth in the digital sector.
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