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Idle Currents: Turning Pakistan’s Underused Power into a Global Data Centre Hub

This report examines whether Pakistan can turn its underused electricity generating capacity into a foundation for a globally competitive data centre industry.

Reza Khan and Barrister Waqas Aziz Qureshi | 17 September 2026 | ARS-SR-2026-001

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The Institutional Cost of Building a Technology Business

What building a technology business reveals about Pakistan's institutional fabric, and why the next round of reform must build the market rather than ease entry into it.

Muneeb Maayr | 14 September 2026 | ARS-IN-2026-004

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