TECNO Mobile, a key player in the mobile phone industry, was honored with an award for its remarkable contributions to technology transformation and the financial inclusion of women. His Excellency, Mr. Arif Alvi, President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, presented the award at a prestigious event held at Awan-e-Sadar.
The gathering brought together notable industry leaders, policymakers, corporate executives, startups, and companies excelling in the financial inclusion of women and technological advancements. The event’s theme, “Embracing Financial Inclusion & Business Transformation,” set the stage for recognizing TECNO Mobile’s achievements.
A significant milestone for TECNO Mobile was becoming the first mobile phone assembler in Pakistan, demonstrating its dedication to local manufacturing. President Alvi commended TECNO’s commitment to local production during the ceremony.
TECNO Mobile’s cutting-edge factories, equipped with 11 production lines, boast an impressive capacity of 850,000 smartphones per month. In 2023, the company assembled 1.4 million smartphones, solidifying its position as one of Pakistan’s largest mobile phone manufacturers.
A noteworthy aspect of TECNO’s operations is its workforce diversity, with 30% female employees, the highest representation in local mobile phone manufacturing.
In its pursuit of innovation, TECNO has formed strategic partnerships with industry leaders like Jazz and NUST, driving Pakistan into the era of 5G technology. The establishment of Pakistan’s first 5G testing lab at NUST underscores TECNO’s commitment to technological advancement and academic research.
By providing 5G mobile phones for research purposes, TECNO supports initiatives across various sectors, including health, education, finance, disaster management, climate change, agri-tech, and industry.
Mr. Adeel Tahir, Sales Director of TECNO Pakistan, expressed pride in the company’s achievements, stating:
“It is an honor to receive recognition from the highest levels of the state. We take pride in being the first company to undertake mobile phone manufacturing in Pakistan and in having the highest ratio of women working in our manufacturing plants. The collaboration with Jazz and NUST for 5G research and academic purposes lays the groundwork for startups and a thriving 5G ecosystem in Pakistan. This is a moment of great pride for TECNO Pakistan.”
