Tech Desk 
Dec 05, 2024
In a significant move to enhance Pakistan’s digital infrastructure, Jazz, the leading digital operator in the country, has partnered with Engro Connect, a subsidiary of Engro Corporation. This collaboration aims to optimise the management and utilisation of telecommunications infrastructure across Pakistan.
Under the terms of this agreement, Jazz’s infrastructure assets, managed by its wholly-owned subsidiary Deodar (Private) Limited (Deodar), will be integrated with Engro Connect through a structured scheme of arrangement. This integration complies with all applicable legal requirements and regulatory procedures.
Jazz will continue to lease Deodar’s extensive infrastructure portfolio, offering seamless nationwide mobile voice and data services, as outlined in a long-term agreement designed to uphold service quality and accessibility for millions of users.
Pioneering Digital ServiceCo model
This partnership marks a significant milestone in revolutionising Jazzs into a Digital ServiceCo, a cutting-edge framework tailored to empower Pakistan’s digital transformation. By achieving operational efficiency and delivering a comprehensive suite of enhanced digital solutions, Jazz is cementing its role as a key player in the developing nation’s digital ecosystem.
As part of VEON’s broader strategic direction, Jazz is diversifying its operations into emerging digital domains such as fintech, entertainment, cloud services, software solutions, analytics, data centres, and more. With these progressive initiatives, Jazz is pioneering the path of advanced innovation and promoting financial growth.
This collaboration unlocks substantial resources to foster innovative business models, pushing the boundaries toward excellence. It sets the stage for plenty of opportunities that will redefine how businesses and communities engage with advanced technology in Pakistan.
Jazz CEO Aamir Ibrahim stated: “This partnership marks a significant milestone in our transformation into a fully digital ServiceCo, advancing VEON’s strategic focus on an asset-light approach. By optimizing our infrastructure and collaborating with Engro Corp, a trusted leader in infrastructure management, we are reinforcing our commitment to driving Pakistan’s digital transformation. This collaboration enables us to continue delivering innovative solutions that improve lives and livelihoods, empowering millions of Pakistanis through seamless connectivity and world-class digital services.”
Engro Corporation Director Abdul Samad Dawood mentioned: “This deal reflects Engro’s continued passion to address pressing issues through impactful infrastructure – in particular by enabling low-cost, high-quality connectivity, which is a cornerstone of progress. This partnership will benefit the broader telecom ecosystem in Pakistan: By utilizing Engro’s infrastructure, all players in the telecommunications ecosystem can focus on delivering enhanced services and expanding coverage. The wider capability that will emerge out of this partnership will help us empower communities through better and more affordable connectivity while contributing to the broader digital transformation in Pakistan and beyond.”
The partnership underscores Jazz’s unwavering commitment to supporting communities across Pakistan, helping them to attain financial sustainability and encouraging innovation. Jazz aims to drive economic development and improve the quality of life for people throughout the country.
