Senior executives from VEON Group, along with the leadership team of Jazz, recently met with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to discuss strategic investments aimed at accelerating Pakistan’s digital transformation. The discussions centered on boosting investments in key areas such as banking, financial services, data centers, software, and cloud infrastructure.
The high-level delegation included VEON Group Founder & Chairman Augie K. Fabela, Group CEO Kaan Terzioğlu, Group Director of Corporate Affairs Marine Babayan, Jazz CEO Aamir Ibrahim, and Chief Corporate & Regulatory Affairs Officer Syed Fakhar Ahmed.
As Pakistan’s largest foreign investor, VEON and its subsidiary Jazz reaffirmed their long-term commitment to the country. The discussions underscored Jazz’s shift from a traditional telecom operator to a tech-focused ServiceCo, with an emphasis on fostering digital inclusion and innovation to drive the nation’s digital economy forward.
During the meeting, Jazz’s leadership highlighted their ongoing initiatives to expand secure and accessible digital financial services, especially to millions of unbanked and underserved Pakistanis. The company’s efforts in enhancing digital financial inclusion were presented as a key component of their strategy to empower communities and drive economic growth.
Additionally, the discussions explored Jazz’s significant investments in advanced data centers, software solutions, and cloud services to strengthen Pakistan’s digital infrastructure. Prime Minister Sharif lauded Jazz’s contributions to Pakistan’s tech ecosystem, emphasizing the role of technology in economic empowerment and digital progress.
The meeting showcased VEON and Jazz’s commitment to leveraging technology to support Pakistan’s socio-economic development, positioning the country as a growing hub for digital innovation in the region.
