Pakistan, Aug. 29 -- Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has announced the launch of Punjab's first dedicated data centre, the "Punjab Data Lake", and invited Chinese technology companies, investors and infrastructure leaders to invest in Punjab.

Addressing the Big Data Industry Expo 2026 during her visit to China, the chief minister said a state-level common data engine, known as OneMap, was at the centre of the system.

Through OneMap, more than 12 terabytes of geospatial data obtained from 31 departments and over 6,000 datasets were being integrated into a unified system.

"OneMap can help in planning, resolving land-related disputes and promoting more informed urban development," she said.

Maryam Nawaz said the Punjab governme...