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China-built data center stirs debate on Pakistan's digital sovereignty

Experts warn of security risk linked to ZTE's infrastructure despite domestic military involvement The launch of Pakistan's first purpose-built data center to store state-level critical data has raised concerns among experts due to the fact that it was built with technology and equipment supplied by China's ZTE. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Reuters and AP)  ISLAMABAD — […]

By deepak · August 18, 2026 · 1 min read

Experts warn of security risk linked to ZTE's infrastructure despite domestic military involvement

The launch of Pakistan's first purpose-built data center to store state-level critical data has raised concerns among experts due to the fact that it was built with technology and equipment supplied by China's ZTE. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Reuters and AP) 

ISLAMABAD — Pakistan recently launched its first purpose-built data center dedicated to storing state-level critical data, with technology and equipment supplied by China's ZTE, a move that raises concerns among experts about Islamabad's digital sovereignty despite the Pakistan army's involvement in the project.

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