VEON and JazzWorld Reaffirm Commitment to Pakistan’s Digital Growth in Meeting with PTA Chairman

A leadership delegation comprising VEON Group CEO Kaan Terzioğlu and JazzWorld CEO Aamir Ibrahim met with Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) Chairman Major General (R) Hafeez Ur Rehman. The meeting focused on Pakistan's digital growth, telecom investment, service quality, and regulatory environment. The delegation also comprised JazzWorld President Kazim Mujtaba, Group Chief Corporate & Regulatory Affairs Zaheer Mehdi, and Head of Public Policy and Regulatory Affairs Mudassar Hussain.

The PTA's support for Pakistan's digital development was appreciated, with the recent spectrum award and 5G licensing process marking significant progress. JazzWorld has expanded its 4G and 5G networks, surpassing 1,000 live 5G sites and aiming for over 2,500 by the end of 2026. VEON CEO Kaan Terzioğlu emphasized VEON's commitment to Pakistan as a growth market and the need for continued investment in the country's digital future.

JazzWorld CEO Aamir Ibrahim highlighted the focus on improving service quality and digital inclusion, requiring sustained investment and collaboration across the industry and regulatory ecosystem.

The leadership discussed VEON and JazzWorld's expanding digital ecosystem beyond connectivity, encompassing financial services, banking, insurance, technology, and other digital solutions. The meeting reaffirmed the companies' dedication to working with the PTA to support sustainable investment, enhance connectivity, quality of service, and propel Pakistan's digital economy forward.