“We are building Pakistan’s future compute infrastructure by turning unused energy into global computing power.”
— Higgs Computing
About Higgs Computing
Higgs Computing is Pakistan’s first licensed high-performance computing company focused on blockchain and artificial intelligence. We design and operate advanced data centers that use stranded or wasted energy to produce secure, large-scale computing power for global clients.
Our mission is to turn unused energy into economic value while keeping sustainability at the core of everything we do. By selling computing power to international markets, we help bring foreign exchange into Pakistan and support the growth of a new digital infrastructure industry.
Higgs Computing works closely with regulators and operates within a fully compliant framework, supported by key national institutions. We are also committed to developing local talent by training and employing Pakistani engineers and technicians to build, operate, and maintain world-class computing facilities.
Through innovation, responsible energy use, and long-term vision, Higgs Computing aims to position Pakistan as a trusted global hub for high-performance computing.
Our Team
A third-generation serial entrepreneur with a 20-year proven track record of setting up successful technology start-ups in various jurisdictions. With domain expertise ranging from Semiconductors, Telecommunications, Software, Technical and Higher Education, Blockchain/HPC and Public Advocacy, Afaque is now focused on re-connecting with his Electrical and Computer Engineering roots and pivoting his passion for making a difference at scale again.
Afaque has a BS.EE from UT Austin (1995); an MBA from McGill University (1997); and various graduate level and professional development courses from Stanford, UC San Diego and the Singularity University.
As a seasoned entrepreneur with extensive experience in telecommunications, sales and distribution, and commodities trading, Ali has developed a diverse skill set and has a proven track record of success at every venture.
Ali has B.Sc. (Honors) in Computer Science from the Lahore University of Management Sciences.