Aug 1

Jazz announces free calls to calamity hit Balochistan

KARACHI: Jazz, the leading cellular service provider in Pakistan, on Monday announced free calls to facilitate the people of calamity hit Balochistan. In a statement, the operator said that in order to facilitate the people of Balochistan during this calamity, all Jazz to Jazz and PTCL calls are free. READ MORE: Floods affect telecom services: […]

by Hamza Shahnawaz

Jazz, Telenor seek reduction in taxation

Jun 1

IT & Telecom

Jazz, Telenor seek reduction in taxation

ISLAMABAD: Phone carriers in Pakistan including Jazz and Telenor have sought reduction in taxation. Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Miftah Ismail held a meeting with delegation of telecom sector comprising of CEO Jazz Aamir Ibrahim and CEO Telenor Pakistan Irfan Wahab Khan, at Finance Division on Wednesday. Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunication Syed […]

by Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

Jazz invests Rs14.9 billion during first quarter

Apr 28

IT & Telecom

Jazz invests Rs14.9 billion during first quarter

KARACHI: Jazz has invested PKR 14.9 billion under its ‘4G for all’ ambition during the first quarter of 2022, taking its overall investment in Pakistan to US$10.2 billion, according to a statement on Thursday. A majority of its capital expenditure during this quarter was on the addition of approximately 500 new 4G sites, reaching a […]

by Hamza Shahnawaz

Projects worth Rs8 bn launched for broadband services

Mar 14

IT & Telecom

Projects worth Rs8 bn launched for broadband services

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MOITT) has launched seven more projects worth over Rs8 billion to provide broadband services to over 2.5 million people in the un-served and under-served areas of the four provinces. Out of total amount for the projects around Rs 3.5 billion projects allocated for Balochistan, according to a […]

by Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

Jazz recognized for driving change beyond workplace

Feb 3

Corporate, IT & Telecom, Trade & Industry

Jazz recognized for driving change beyond workplace

KARACHI: To recognize the commitment in improving the lives and livelihood of women through technology, the Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) awarded Jazz with the ‘Driving Change Beyond Workplace’ award at the Women Empowerment Awards 2021 held on Thursday. Abdul Aleem, Secretary General, OICCI presented the award to Wajida Leclerc, Chief People […]

by Faisal Shahnawaz

Jazz Digital Park inaugurated in Islamabad

Jan 25

IT & Telecom

Jazz Digital Park inaugurated in Islamabad

VEON Group CEO, Kaan Terzioğlu on Monday inaugurated the Jazz Digital Park (JDP) that was established with an investment of over $8 million. Located in Islamabad, JDP will accelerate the country’s digital transformation ambition by significantly improving the existing level of IT services being provided to various sectors. READ MORE: Jazz’s investment in Pakistan crosses […]

by Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

Jazz’s investment in Pakistan crosses $10 billion

Nov 24

IT & Telecom, Top stories

Jazz’s investment in Pakistan crosses $10 billion

ISLAMABAD: Jazz’s investment in Pakistan, which has crossed $ 10 billion including $ 560 million in the last two years alone on 4G network expansion – taking the total number of 4G users to 34.2 million, cementing Jazz’s position as the number one 4G operator. This was informed by KaanTerzioğlu, Chief Executive Officer, VEON Group […]

by Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

PTA issues procedure to block telemarketing messages

Nov 15

IT & Telecom

PTA issues procedure to block telemarketing messages

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) on Monday issued the procedure to bloc telemarketing communication and unwanted/spam messages. The PTA said that unwanted calls/messages can be disruptive, but there are measures to minimize them. For blocking telemarketing communication, a person needs to register his number on the “Do Not Contact Register (DNCR)”. In order to register […]

by Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

PTA renews Jazz license for $449.2 million

Oct 18

IT & Telecom

PTA renews Jazz license for $449.2 million

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) on has renewed license of Jazz at a price of $449.2 million, according to a statement issued on Monday. The PTA said that after dismissal of a petition from Islamabad High Court, PTA has renewed Jazz License due for renewal since 2019. Renewed License has enhanced terms and conditions for […]

by Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

Cellular spectrum auction generates $30 million: PTA

Sep 29

IT & Telecom

Cellular spectrum auction generates $30 million: PTA

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) on Tuesday said that an amount of $30 million has been generated as revenue from first-ever cellular spectrum auction for Next Generation Mobile Service (NGMS) in Azad Kashmir Jammu and Kashmir (AJ&K) and Gilgit Baltistan. The first-ever cellular spectrum auction for Next Generation Mobile Services (NGMS) in Azad Jammu & […]

by Hamza Shahnawaz