Recently, OpenAI, Oracle, and SoftBank announced a $500 billion AI “Stargate Project” to build massive new AI data centres across the United States (Reuters, Sept 23, 2025)
For developed economies, this means advanced AI infrastructure, more digital jobs, and stronger control over the future of artificial intelligence.
But for countries like Pakistan, this global expansion highlights the digital divide. While the West is moving towards billion-dollar AI ecosystems, Pakistan still struggles with basic internet access, weak investment in digital skills, and limited opportunities for youth and women in STEM. Instead of building its own data-driven future, Pakistan risks remaining dependent on foreign-owned platforms and technologies.
The impact of this divide is clear: tech monopolies continue to accumulate wealth, while smaller businesses, startups, and local IT companies face barriers to growth. Without investment in local AI infrastructure, training, and supportive policies, Pakistan risks being a consumer of technology rather than a creator of it.
At TechRougeHub SMC Pvt Ltd, we believe in a different future—one where technology empowers local businesses and communities. Through our services in web development, e-commerce solutions, and digital transformation, we help small enterprises compete in the global market. If Pakistan wants to close the gap, it must invest in inclusive digital policies, AI education, and homegrown IT ecosystems. Only then can our digital future be sustainable, fair, and independent.