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Jazz, Pakistan's leading digital operator, and Mobilink Microfinance Bank Ltd (MMBL), the country’s top digital microfinance bank, are joining forces to revolutionize #financialinclusion and digital literacy across the nation. This strategic partnership is set to empower female entrepreneurs by providing them with essential digital assets, including smartphones equipped with Jazz SIMs, free data, and preloaded apps, enabling seamless access to financial services. Kazim Mujtaba, President Consumer Division, Jazz, stated, "This partnership with Mobilink Bank underscores our commitment to innovation and customer-centric solutions. By drawing on each other's strengths, we are leveraging digital technology to not only enhance customer communication but also advance women’s empowerment through digital inclusion and entrepreneurship." Together, we're not just building a more digitally inclusive #Pakistan; we're fostering a future where every woman can thrive in the #digitaleconomy.

At the Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) Workshop hosted by OICCI (Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry), Chief People Officer, Jazz, Tazeen Shahid shared that there is a vital link between climate change and human capital, emphasizing the need for sustainable practices to ensure a resilient workforce. Tazeen highlighted Jazz's commitment to leading by example, from transitioning to solar-powered towers, reducing its SIM size to cut plastic waste (an industry-first effort), and engaging employees in activities such as tree plantations to foster a sense of ownership and responsibility that extends beyond the workplace. As part of our pledge with GSMA, Jazz is dedicated to becoming a net-zero carbon emitter by 2050—demonstrating our unwavering commitment to a sustainable future for generations to come.

Jazz recently hosted an insightful and productive session with the Special Technology Zones Authority - STZA, marking a significant step towards a long-term partnership aimed at building a digitally empowered #Pakistan. This session underscored our mutual commitment to fostering innovation and enhancing Pakistan's technology ecosystem, with both organizations eager to collaborate on initiatives that will drive the nation’s digital transformation. Saima Kamila Khan, Chief Legal Officer at Jazz, highlighted the importance of collaboration in achieving meaningful change, particularly as Jazz transitions to the ServiceCo model. She praised STZA’s pivotal role in shaping Pakistan’s digital landscape, boosting the economy through technology-driven initiatives, and promoting exports, entrepreneurship, job creation, and innovation. Iqra Musaddaq, Chief Legal Officer at STZA, expressed appreciation for the session and the inspiring interactions with the Jazz team across various departments. She affirmed STZA's eagerness to establish a lasting partnership with Jazz, leveraging their combined strengths to elevate Pakistan’s technology ecosystem. Also representing STZA at the session were Hamza Saeed Orakzai, Chief Market Development Officer, and Dr. Mohammad Ali Mohammad, Director Research & Licensing Operations. Together, we aim to drive innovation and position Pakistan as a leader in the global digital arena.

For the first time, Pakistan’s largest homegrown digital entertainment platform, Tamasha, is set to stream a sporting event internationally. Cricket fans in India, Sub-Saharan Africa, and Pakistan will be able to enjoy a world-class digital experience as Tamasha broadcasts the highly anticipated Pakistan vs. Bangladesh Test Series. As the leading platform for sports streaming in Pakistan, Tamasha is now broadening its horizons, bringing the excitement and intensity of live cricket to a global audience. This milestone aligns with Jazz’s recent strategic shift towards becoming a service co, further demonstrating its commitment to expanding digital services and enriching customer experiences on a global scale.

We were honored to welcome Dr. Fazal Ahmad Khalid, Rector of Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Engineering Sciences and Technology, along with esteemed faculty members, to Jazz Headquarters. The visit provided a fantastic platform to discuss mutual areas of collaboration aimed at bridging the industry-academia gap. Key areas of discussion included exploring opportunities to co-develop innovative solutions in telecommunications, data science, and AI, leveraging the combined expertise of GIKI's academic talent and Jazz's industry-leading technology. Ideas to create internship and mentorship programs to provide GIKI students with hands-on experience, helping them transition seamlessly from academia to industry were also discussed. In addition, avenues of knowledge-sharing were discussed Jazz employees and GIKI faculty can engage in meaningful dialogue on the latest industry trends and technological advancements. We look forward to transforming these discussions into impactful initiatives that will shape the future of #Pakistan’s digital landscape.

We are thrilled to announce a strategic partnership with MedIQ Smart Healthcare Pakistan's pioneering digital health and insurance solutions provider, aimed at making comprehensive and affordable #healthcare accessible to millions. This collaboration will empower Jazz customers with 24/7 tele-consultations, e-pharmacy services, home lab sample collection, and more, all while offering specialized insurance coverage tailored to individual needs. Together, we’re transforming healthcare delivery and insurance services across the nation, ensuring that quality care is just a tap away.

Jazz has launched its Large Language Models (LLM) Bootcamp, in collaboration with the National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST). This initiative not only equips our teams with advanced AI and machine learning skills, but also paves the way for creating local versions of AI models tailored to Pakistan's unique landscape. As global models like ChatGPT have revolutionized the world, their effectiveness often falls short with our local languages due to a lack of nuanced understanding. Through this bootcamp, we aim to bridge this gap by developing Pakistan-specific Large Learning Models, ensuring that AI-driven innovations are accessible and relevant to everyone in our country. By unlocking the transformative potential of Large Language Models, we are empowering our teams to lead in the rapidly evolving digital landscape and continue our journey to improve the lives and livelihoods of Pakistanis.

We proudly celebrated our nation's Independence Day across all Jazz offices nationwide, with the flag hosting ceremony at our HQ, involving our summer interns and CEO Aamir Ibrahim. Through our ongoing transition to ServiceCo we honor our nation's journey to digitalization, our commitment to #TechForSolidarity drives us to foster innovation and unity. Together, we're paving the way for a stronger, brighter future.

#IndependenceDay

On this Youth Day, we celebrate the immense potential and energy they bring —the true drivers of change and innovation. At Jazz, we believe that nurturing this potential is essential to building a brighter future for #Pakistan. Through initiatives like the Digital Pakistan Fellowship Program, where we equip students with digital skills to become storytellers for tech (21 months and running), the Jazz Summer Internship Program, offering hands-on experience to bridge the gap between education and employment, and the Associate Program, which develops future leaders through immersive learning and mentorship, we are committed to empowering the next generation with the skills and opportunities they need to lead and excel. Jazz puts its belief in the strength of our youth. By providing them with the tools to harness their talents and by fostering an environment of learning and growth, we’re not just investing in their future—we’re investing in the future of Pakistan. Our efforts align with SDG 4: Quality Education, which promotes Inclusive and Equitable Education, and SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth, which aims to create opportunities for all. By investing in these areas, we ensure that we enable the lives and livelihood of the Pakistani youth. #InternationalYouthDay #YouthEmpowerment #SustainableDevelopment #YouthLeadership