Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Jazz, Aamir Ibrahim, has emphasized that abolishing the withholding tax on mobile phone services would directly benefit consumers by making telecom services more affordable.
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Telenor, Jazz awarded Rs680 mn next generation broadband project
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Information Technology on Wednesday approved award of contracts to Telenor and PMCL (Jazz) worth Rs680 Million in total for Kurram and Sanghar Lots.
PMCL (Jazz) is being awarded the contract of Kurram Lot while Telenor is being awarded the contract of Sanghar Lot under Next Generation Broadband for Sustainable Development (NG-BSD) Programme.
Federal Secretary Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication Shoaib Ahmad Siddiqui chaired 68th Board of Directors meeting of Universal Service Fund Company here on Wednesday.
Chairman PTA Maj Gen (R) Amir Azeem Bajwa was also present in the meeting.
This project is part of the inclusive approach of the Government and to strengthen the pillar of connectivity under Digital Pakistan.
During the meeting Chairman USF Board and Secretary IT was apprised about the progress of USF projects. The Hi-speed Broadband services in Kurram Lot will benefit an unserved population of approximately 400,000 thereby covering 200 unserved muazas and an approximate unserved area of 2,900 sq. km.
Kurram Lot encompasses Frontier Region Kurram, Lower Kurram and Upper Kurram tehsils. Similarly, an unserved population of approximately 1.4 million will gain advantage from Hi-speed Broadband services in Sanghar Lot.
The Lot consists of Sanghar and Umerkot districts with an approximate unserved area of 12,000 sq. km and 500 unserved mauzas.
The Chairman USF Board and Secretary IT, Shoaib Ahmad Siddiqui emphasized on connecting the people of Pakistan who did not have access to latest ICT facilities.
He also said these projects will bring the people of Kurram and Sanghar at par with the wider society and helpful in solving the problems of illiteracy, poverty and unemployment.
Furthermore, the Federal Secretary welcomed Prime Minister’s most recent expression of support for the continued and ongoing work of Digital Pakistan.
He stressed the importance of the Ministry of IT and Telecom remaining closely engaged to support and encourage implementation of the vision.
In addition to this, he also acknowledged other board members’ valuable contribution to make advancements in implementation of USF projects.
The Board greatly appreciated Chairman USF Board and Secretary IT for providing guidance and wisdom to accomplish USF mission.
Other board members comprising Shabahat Ali Shah, Executive Director, NITB; Ifran Wahab, CEO-Telenor Cluster Head for Emerging Asia and Nominee of Mobile Cellular Operators; Imran Akhtar Shah, VP for Government Sales, Super Net Pvt Ltd and Nominee of Data Licensees; Rashid Khan, CEO PTCL and Nominee of Fixed Line Operators; Kaukab Iqbal, Chairman, Consumer Association of Pakistan and Nominee of Consumer Group and management of USF Co. also attended the meeting.
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Jazz, Enfrashare partner to accelerate telecom infrastructure
KARACHI: Jazz, Pakistan’s leading digital communications company, and Enfrashare (Private) Limited have signed an agreement to accelerate growth in telecommunications infrastructure.
This partnership will propel Jazz in strategically expanding its digital infrastructure robustness across both the rural and urban sections of the country, said a statement on Monday.
Under this partnership, Enfrashare will develop the telecom infrastructure and also provide key services for Jazz, thereby reducing Jazz’s capital investment, paving the way for the digital giant to focus on core business functions and continue upscaling its connectivity reach.
This collaboration will also enhance Pakistan’s critical communication infrastructure network, while also allowing Jazz to meet its coverage and capacity requirements.
Aamir Ibrahim, CEO – Jazz commented on the deal: “We aim for rapid digitalization through such strategic investments. Our partnership with Enfrashare marks a new milestone for Pakistan’s connectivity agenda.
“Together, we are enhancing the local telecom infrastructure and expanding Jazz’s effort to spur the digital turn-around even further.”
Enfrashare, with its expertise and investment in infrastructure provides an opportunity for the country to be part of the new digital era upon which the sectors of education, agriculture, financial services and health can capitalize and grow.
To enable this and establish operations, Engro Group has already approved an investment of PKR 7.5 billion in the company.
Rehan Hassan, CEO, Enfrashare said, “Enfrashare firmly believes that connectivity is now a basic human need, it is the conduit that enables social and financial inclusion.
“This requires significant capital investments in infrastructure while displaying the highest levels of service quality. We are proud to be recognized by Jazz as a trusted partner to develop and manage these critical assets.”