Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Pakistan’s telecom operators invested Rs. 267.6 billion over three years, with Jazz leading at Rs. 95.45 billion, followed by Zong, Ufone, and Telenor. Despite this, service quality gaps persist, prompting PTA to issue warnings and show-cause notices. Over 65,000 complaints were filed, mainly about data services.
Ufone and Jazz rank first in PTA’s Q2 2025 mobile coverage survey across 19 Pakistani cities, demonstrating the most reliable 4G/3G signal compliance. Zong follows closely, while Telenor lags with the highest non-compliance.
Jazz won multiple awards at Pakistan Digital Awards 2025 for SIMOSA’s mobile service and gamification, Tamasha’s streaming excellence, and JazzCash’s innovative TapPay contactless payment solution, solidifying its leadership in Pakistan’s digital ecosystem.
Jazz celebrates Pakistan’s 200 million mobile subscriber milestone, reaffirming its leadership in digital inclusion and innovation. With a broad portfolio of digital services, Jazz continues to drive accessible technology solutions across the country.
Engro Connect has acquired all 10,500 telecom towers from Jazz for $560 million, pioneering Pakistan’s full tower infrastructure sale. The move enables Jazz to focus on digital services while Engro manages tower operations, supporting infrastructure sharing and expanding digital connectivity.
Jazz has introduced affordable UAE Data Roaming Bundles for Pakistani travelers, offering high-speed data and unrestricted VoIP services like WhatsApp, Messenger, and FaceTime. The bundles, available in three options, provide hassle-free connectivity for travelers, complementing Jazz’s extensive roaming portfolio and ensuring seamless communication in the UAE.
Jazz has expanded its Digital Pakistan Fellowship Programme to LUMS, empowering students to lead conversations on technology and innovation. This initiative will help raise awareness of technology’s role in Pakistan’s development and contribute to a digital transformation. The programme also offers opportunities for tech journalism across various platforms.
The company will prioritize consumer connectivity, financial services, enterprise solutions, entertainment, infrastructure, and AI-driven solutions.
Jazz has invested over Rs33 billion in Pakistan’s digital ecosystem in 2024, focusing on sectors such as telecom, fintech, and data centers. These efforts have resulted in 25% revenue growth, strengthening its role in the country’s digital transformation. The company also contributes Rs97 billion to Pakistan’s national economy.
Jazz has reported $1 billion in revenue for the first nine months of 2024, marking a strong recovery after two years of underperformance. The company’s success is attributed to its pivot to a ServiceCo model, digital transformation efforts, and expansion in fintech services like JazzCash.