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Jazz and VEON expand Pakistan digital infrastructure

Overview

Jazz and its parent company VEON are expanding digital and telecommunications infrastructure in Pakistan, with a specific focus on 5G rollout and digital finance.

Jazz has reached a milestone of 1,000 live 5G sites across 10 major cities following spectrum acquisitions. The company aims to activate 2,500 sites by the end of 2026. In the fintech sector, its subsidiary JazzCash has surpassed 62 million registered customers, processing approximately $70 billion in Gross Transaction Value during the year ending June 30, 2026.

VEON has recently increased its planned investment in Pakistan to $1.5 billion over the next three years, up from a previous commitment of $1 billion. Announced by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb at the SDGs Investment Fair 2026, the additional $500 million is intended to expand connectivity, modernize digital infrastructure, and accelerate technology-led services, including banking, insurance, and artificial intelligence.

Minister Aurangzeb noted that this increased investment signals renewed momentum in foreign direct investment and growing international confidence in Pakistan’s economic stability. VEON leadership continues to view Pakistan as a “strategic growth market,” emphasizing the need for supportive regulatory policies to translate infrastructure into improved service quality for its 71 million subscribers.

Entities

Pakistan · Jazz · UNDP Pakistan · Muhammad Aurangzeb · VEON Ltd.

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    VEON increases Pakistan investment plan to $1.5 billion

    VEON has raised its planned investment in Pakistan to $1.5 billion over three years to expand digital infrastructure and connectivity via its subsidiary, Jazz.

  2. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    VEON and JazzWorld reaffirm digital investment plans in Pakistan

    VEON and JazzWorld have pledged continued investment in Pakistan’s digital infrastructure, targeting the expansion of 5G sites to over 2,500 by the end of 2026.

  3. [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Jazz expands 5G network and JazzCash digital user base in Pakistan

    Jazz has reached 1,000 live 5G sites in Pakistan and its subsidiary JazzCash has surpassed 62 million registered customers, processing $70 billion in transactions over the past year.

Sources

cwpakistan.com · dailytimes.com.pk · digitalpakistan.pk · pakbanker.com · techjuice.pk

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