Tech Desk 
Apr 21, 2026
Zong on Tuesday launched Pakistan's first dedicated 5G Customer Facilitation & Sales Kiosk at Islamabad International Airport. Through the collaborative efforts of Zong and the Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA), travellers will get modernise indoor airport facilities.
Zong is addressing a critical moment in the travel journey: the transition from arrival to real-world connectivity. By enabling immediate access to high-speed services upon arrival, it ensures passengers can seamlessly connect to essential digital tools, including real-time communication for instant connectivity upon landing, navigation and logistics through high-speed data for ride-hailing and digital maps, digital payments with seamless integration into Pakistan’s digital ecosystem and operational flow support for timely decision-making and smooth passenger movement through the terminal; expectations Zong fulfills through its on-ground facilitation model, delivering speed, reliability, and convenience exactly when it matters most.
The Director General of PAA (DGPAA) stated, “This development reflects our broader strategy to modernize airport infrastructure across Pakistan and integrate advanced digital capabilities into the aviation ecosystem. Initiatives like this 5G deployment at Islamabad International Airport are an important step toward building smarter, more connected airports that align with global aviation standards and future demand.”
Expressing his point of views, Zong Head of Sales and Distribution Faheem Durrani said: “Airports are critical digital touchpoints where immediate and reliable connectivity is essential. This initiative enables travelers to seamlessly integrate into Pakistan’s digital ecosystem from the moment they arrive. By strengthening our presence at key transit hubs, we are delivering connectivity where demand is most immediate and impactful.”
This initiative underscores Zong’s leadership in next-generation connectivity and marks a strategic step in embedding 5G into Pakistan’s most critical transit ecosystems.
Zong’s 5G strategy is anchored in delivering ultimate customer experience, a diversified products & services portfolio, and AI Enablement. Building on the successful deployment in Islamabad, Zong, in collaboration with the PAA, plans to scale this initiative to other major aviation hubs, including Lahore and Karachi, further accelerating Pakistan’s digital transformation and reinforcing its position as a connected, future-ready nation.
