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  • Zong 4G – The First Company to Reach 10,000 4G sites

    Zong 4G – The First Company to Reach 10,000 4G sites

    Pakistan’s No.1 Data Network brings widest 4G coverage for its valued subscribers. Having pioneered the 4G in country, Zong 4G is the first telecom company in the country to successfully deploy and cross the prolific 10,000 4G sites mark.

    With 4G presence in already more than 300 cities, the company’s current development implies that Zong 4G has not only become the first telecom entity to own over 10,000 operational 4G sites but also the one and only to secure widest 4G coverage at every nook and corner of the country.

    Additionally, Zong 4G plans to roll out over 5,000 4G sites in the next three years to cater to the growing demands of its 4G customers whose number has been exponentially increasing with every passing day.

    “Zong 4G has taken the lead to connect Pakistan with the rest of the world. We have upgraded all our sites to 4G and developed the most seamless and technologically advanced network which is second to none,” said the telecom company’s spokesperson in a statement.

    “For a telecom company, this kind of technological excellence not only enhances the professional quotient but also brings along a host of responsibilities—to shoulder the demands of our ever growing network that offers unmatched connectivity from Peshawar to Gwadar. Being fully cognizant of the situation, Zong is eyeing to add 5,000 additional sites in next three years as we believe that our customers should experience the largest 4G coverage in country- which is unrivaled for in reliability and connectivity. With our customer focused planning and strategic investments, we will always remain geared up to provide nothing less than the best!” continued the telecom company’s spokesperson in a statement.

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  • Telenor Pakistan and foodpanda bring exclusive discounts for customers

    Telenor Pakistan and foodpanda bring exclusive discounts for customers

    Country’s top telecom digital services provider, Telenor Pakistan, and the country’s leading food delivery service, foodpanda, have announced collaboration in three key areas namely marketing, operations, and cash management with an aim to offer exclusive discounts to their mutual customers in Karachi, Hyderabad, and other cities in the southern region.

    A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between Telenor Pakistan and foodpanda in Hyderabad at the latter’s corporate launch event in the city. As part of the agreement, Telenor subscribers in Karachi, Hyderabad, and Quetta who are first-time foodpanda users will be offered exclusive discount vouchers for their food delivery orders.

    Telenor Pakistan will also distribute discount vouchers at its franchises and retail outlets in these locations with the sale of every new Telenor 4G SIM, Wingle & MiFi device, as well as SIM upgrade to 3G/4G.  In order to bring the benefit of the partnership, an awareness campaign will be launched with foodpanda advertising to Telenor customers on its own channels including website, mobile app and blog and Telenor reaching out to its subscriber base through SMS broadcast.

    “We remain the primary digital lifestyle partner of millions of Pakistanis and want to facilitate them in the most innovative of ways,” said Umair Mohsin, VP Circle South, Telenor Pakistan, during the MOU signing ceremony. “By forging such associations as the one with foodpanda, we aim to bring ease and excitement to everyday lives of our customers and help them take maximum advantage of their smartphones and super-fast Telenor data network.”

    “We are pleased to have partnered with Telenor Pakistan for promotion of foodpanda services,” said Noman Sikander Mirza, Country Manager, foodpanda. “At foodpanda Pakistan, we continually aim to serve our customers better and expand our food delivery network. We hope that Telenor Pakistan customers will find the exclusive discount offers exciting and enjoy using our food delivery services.”

    Presently, over 1,000 foodpanda riders and restaurants are connected with Telenor Pakistan network with the two partners aiming to connect an additional 5,000 riders and restaurants in the next few months. Moreover, the partnership envisions utilization of TelenorPakistan’s transformative digital financial services assets such as Easypaisa and QR Code technology for collection of cash from riders and customers in the future.

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  • Zong 4G Continues The Momentum of F-16

    Zong 4G Continues The Momentum of F-16

    Pakistan’s No. 1 Data Network, Zong 4G has risen to earn the distinguished title of being the “F-16 of Pakistan” on account of its fastest 4G speed and matchless connectivity. The genesis of the F-16 lies in its unmatched speed, precision and accuracy and so are the underlying features of Zong’s 4G network that offers blazing speed at the same reliability level of F-16 to more than 8 million subscribers. With the manoeuvrability like F-16, Zong 4G is enabling people to reach new heights and accelerating the tech-empowered young people to adopt digital lifestyle on the go.

    In telecommunication arena, network coverage outreach and speed are two key characteristics for being a market leader, particularly in 4G domain. Zong 4G is equipped with both these attributes; it is the largest 4G operator in Pakistan having widest network coverage ensuring seamless data connectivity.

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  • Zong 4G’s Nationwide Data Superiority

    Zong 4G’s Nationwide Data Superiority

    Pakistan’s Zong 4G is the first telecom operator in the country to enhance its world class network with the latest data technology and coverage features. With a rapid roll out of over a thousand cell sites in the past year alone and over 1,000 more sites to be set up by end of the year; Zong’s 4G footprint is and will continue to be twice as large compared to any other operator in the country. All customers with compatible devices can connect to the internet more quickly, more reliably and in more places than ever before. The new and improved network will also help businesses enhance productivity by enabling employees to work where they want to, whenever they want to.

    The upgraded 4G network will bring even faster internet speeds to customers; whilst the overall network improvements across the nation will ensure that Zong 4G’s subscribers enjoy stronger outdoor and indoor coverage. As a result, local businesses will also be able to react faster to the needs of customers and introduce remote working practices for staff which can help reduce costs and increase productivity.

    Zong 4G’s recent successful campaign associated with the patriotic blockbuster film “Parwaaz Hai Junoon” was also a reflection of what the brand intends to provide its patrons i.e. unbreakable coverage and unstoppable speed. As F-16 has always been the symbol of speed and agility; Zong 4G linked its 4G speeds with those of the F-16 and conveyed a strong message to everyone that whenever it comes to speed, Zong 4G is and will be irreplaceable. The campaign has been very successful with audience whose belief in Zong 4G has been further strengthened as Pakistan’s No.1 Data Network.

    Zong 4G has invested billions of USD in its network and services since its entry into the Pakistani market. With ever increasing investment on infrastructure and data services from China Mobile, Zong 4G will continue to cement its position as the true leader of data in network performance and coverage.

    Zong 4G is firmly focused on bringing world-class telecommunications and digital services to Pakistan and its people. Zong’s continued investments in infrastructure have produced a first-rate network and supported a decade long track-record of industry-defining innovation. Zong 4G aims to provide the very best network experience possible, predicated on super-fast internet speeds that connect customers to the people and things that matter to them the most. With largest 4G subscriber base, carrying the highest amount of data traffic and with a growing focus on data services, Zong 4G is steadily building towards an incredibly exciting and new future.

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  • Telenor Pakistan and Telenor MicrofinanceBank join hands with BISP

    Telenor Pakistan and Telenor MicrofinanceBank join hands with BISP

    Continuing their pursuit to the shared mission of empowering the Pakistani society, Telenor Pakistan and Telenor Microfinance Bank have partnered with the Benazir Income Support Program (BISP) to facilitate its beneficiaries across Pakistan in several ways that include creating business opportunities, granting microcredit, and extending support in education and health in the long run.

    As per the agreement, Telenor Pakistan and Telenor Microfinance Bank will select BISP beneficiaries as potential retailers for GSM & Financial products. Telenor Pakistan will give the chosen beneficiaries a unique opportunity to become retailers of its GSM products and services and thus improve their source of livelihood. Telenor Pakistan will pilot this initiative in Chakwal District among 20,000 beneficiaries, which will be later scaled to 34 Districts with a reach to 1.2 million people. Moreover, Telenor Pakistan will enlist BISP as a partner for its CSR contributions, be it in kind or cash, to help support beneficiaries in emergency situations or natural disasters.

    Through the partnership, Telenor Microfinance Bank will reach out to the beneficiaries identified by BISP to assess their credit worthiness and provide them with micro-loans. In the process, the Bank will also educate customers on the uses of m-Wallets, handling and repaying of the micro-loans, and graduating to higher loan amounts. Customers will also be offered a term-life insurance product with natural and accidental death cover of PKR 100,000 including pre-existing conditions.

    “We are pleased to have joined hands with Telenor Microfinance Bank and BISP to extend the best of our contributions to the deserving citizens,” said Haroon Bhatti, Chief Business Officer, Telenor Pakistan. “All three of the agreement partners including Telenor Pakistan, Telenor Microfinance Bank, and BISP share the vision of an empowered Pakistan where every citizen has access to opportunities and solutions to improve means of their livelihood and provide a better lifestyle to their family. The partnership also aims to fight unemployment as more people will be able to start their own business.”

    “This partnership is of great significance to us as it enables the underserved by providing them access to flexible micro-loans.” said Khurram Malik, Head of Branchless Banking, Telenor Microfinance Bank. “Driven by our mission of empowering societies, we will continue to lead in innovating financial solutions to the people of Pakistan and contributing to the country’s vision 2025.”

    “Running this unmatched poverty alleviation program in Pakistan since 2008, we have helped millions of deserving families fight inflation and enhance their purchasing power,” said Secretary, BISP Mr. Omer Hamid Khan. “We are pleased to partner with the country’s leading digital services and microfinance players to empower the BISP beneficiaries in more innovative ways. We are thankful to both parties for finding ways to help the deserving create their own sources of livelihood and gain access to formal financial solutions which will work to boost financial inclusion nationwide. We hope that the collaboration goes a long way and yields results that beat expectations.”

    In the long run, the partnership may also cover Telenor Pakistan’s Safe Internet Program as well as the e-Education project. In the Safe Internet Program, Telenor educates girls and boys on using Information Communication Technology (ICT) and the Internet responsibly in a safe manner. In the e-Education project, Telenor provides free-of-cost international-standard digital educational content to primary schools in order to improve conceptual understanding of science and other subjects.

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  • Zong 4G partners with Instagram

    Zong 4G partners with Instagram

    Pakistan’s No. 1 Data Network Zong 4G and the World’s Leading Photo Sharing Network Instagram, announced the availability of an integration between the two digital service providers. Zong 4G’s prepaid subscribers who sign up on Instagram for the first time will be able to enjoy picture viewing for free in the first 3 days. Followed by WhatsApp, IMO, and free Facebook service, Zong 4G once again has risen up as the first telecom operator partnering with another social media giant, Instagram. The one of kind and exclusive offer by Pakistan’s fastest 4G network, Zong 4G for its customers is unmatched offer, which no other telecom service provider in Pakistan is offering.

    This is a new highpoint for the Pakistani customers. Their connected journeys across both the digital service providers allows for a superior experience that is unmatched in the telecom sphere. Subscribers can get to experience the fastest 4G service, wherever and whenever over free picture viewing. To add to their convenience, Zong 4G has ensured that subscribers get a seamless 4G experience as they do not need to activate the offer via a code. All they have to do is sign up on Instagram and enjoy this offer.

    The strategic partnership is a natural one, given the existing partnership between Zong 4G and Facebook. Facebook is a social networking service that also owns Instagram and WhatsApp. Apart from this, Zong 4G has created ripples across Pakistan’s telecom spectrum in recent months with its technological supremacy by launching state of the art e-commerce applications. Since inception, Zong’s three E-commerce channels: E-Care, Online Recharge and Online Shop have hit the telecom world with a bang – to facilitate its subscribers that have exceed the massive 8 million mark in the shortest possible time.

    With diverse lifestyle choices of its customers, Zong, Pakistan’s largest 4G service provider, promises to continue to play a significant and impactful role towards faster, smarter and better services towards user data experience in its own aspiring style.

  • Li-Ning launches outlet in Lahore Pakistan

    Li-Ning launches outlet in Lahore Pakistan

    Li-Ning Pakistan has made its debut with a flagship in the capital city of Lahore.

    The Chinese sportswear and accessories giant says the new Gulberg flagship, opened late last month, signals a nationwide expansion in the territory following the introduction of Li-Ning products in resellers earlier this year.

    Pakistan’s international badminton champion Mahoor Shehzad has been made the face of the brand in this market.

    Li-Ning was founded by its namesake, a prominent Chinese gold medallist athlete in 1990, before becoming one of the world’s largest sports apparel brands.

    Li-Ning operates more than 6400 stores and outlets worldwide.

  • Axiata’s share price dip after edotco cancels Pakistan deal

    Axiata’s share price dip after edotco cancels Pakistan deal

    Axiata Group Bhd’s share price fell as much as 11 sen this morning after its subsidiary edotco Group Sdn Bhd canceled a US$940 million deal in Pakistan.

    The stock fell as much as 11 sen to a low of RM4.50 this morning from its last adjusted closing price of RM4.61. At 11.06am, the stock fell 1.3% or 6 sen to RM4.55 with 584,700 shares traded.

    Trading in Axiata’s securities was halted for an hour from 9am earlier before resuming at 10am.

    On Monday, edotco said it will not go ahead with the acquisition of 13,000 towers from Pakistan Mobile Communications Ltd, which would have made it the eight largest independent tower company globally.

    The US$940 million (RM3.9 billion) deal, which was in the works for more than a year, was terminated due to the non-fulfilment of a number of conditions within the timeframe stipulated under the sale and purchase agreement.

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  • Ezbuy Pakistan enjoys blooming sales

    Ezbuy Pakistan enjoys blooming sales

    Singapore online retailer Ezbuy has expanded, opening Ezbuy Pakistan.

    And already local media are tipping the site to be twice the size of Pakistan’s existing online retailer Daraz.pk, offering 3 million products, ranging from apparel through to electronics.

    Ezbuy Pakistan will offer products from local and overseas suppliers, with overseas orders shipped direct in much the same way Alibaba’s Aliexpress serves regional customers.

    “Our main agenda is to provide great value quality products to Pakistanis at their doorstep,” said co-founder and chief strategy officer at ezbuy.com, Vincent Xue Bin.

    “We would have three platforms; first, ezbuy cross-border and local products; second, Haute Shop fashion products, and a third, B2B serves businesses,” he said in a local media interview.

    “China is manufacturing good quality products at great value rates compared to other countries including Pakistan and we can deliver it to the Pakistani people, schools, universities, hospitals with minimum delivery charges. Our trust with the Pakistani buyers is our main asset.”

    Ezbuy Pakistan is a joint venture between the Singapore operator and a group of Pakistani investors, led by Kamran Shaukat, who says the response to the site since it went live on August 1 has been “overwhelming”.

    Another advantage Shaukat points out for Pakistani suppliers selling on the site is that the platform opens doors to customers abroad. Ezbuy currently operates in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, and Taiwan, but products are shipped worldwide.

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  • Axiata to sell loss-making Pakistan unit

    Axiata to sell loss-making Pakistan unit

    Axiata Group Bhd is planning to sell its entire 89% stake in Multinet Pakistan (Private) Ltd for a sum of US$1 on a cash-free and debt-free basis.

    The group told the stock exchange that its unit Axiata Investments (Labuan) Ltd (AIL) had entered into a share purchase agreement with Adnan Asdar Ali, who currently holds the remaining 11% stake in Multinet.

    It noted that Multinet’s financial performance has been declining for the last few years with accumulated losses of PKR754 million (RM25.64 million) for the financial year ended Dec 31, 2017.

    Accordingly, the group said Multinet’s contribution to its financial and business performance is immaterial.

    Axiata assured that the exercise will not have any material effect on the group’s consolidated net assets, gearing and consolidated earnings for the financial year ending Dec 31, 2018.

    Multinet is engaged in the business of providing telecommunication and electronic media services including internet services, design, development, implementation of networks including a wide range of non-mobile telecommunications services with a focus on the business-to-business (B2B) segment of the market.

    Axiata gained 2.7% or 11 sen at RM4.17 with 5.75 million shares being traded.

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  • Easypaisa facilitates online payment of Zakat and Donations

    Easypaisa facilitates online payment of Zakat and Donations

    Easypaisa, country’s largest and most trusted branchless banking service this Ramadan is enabling you to donate to your preferred charitable organization through the ‘Easypaisa Donate Online’ portal.

    The portal – bringing together the country’s leading philanthropic organizations under its umbrella including Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centre, Edhi Foundation, Pink Ribbon Pakistan, Sahara For Life Trust, Akhuwat, Zindagi Trust, Aman Foundation, Saylani Welfare, SOS Children’s Villages, Development in Literacy, Pakistan Children’s Heart Foundation (PCHF) – enables people to pay Zakat or Donation to their preferred charity reliably from the comfort of their homes.

    ‘Easypaisa Donate Online’ will give donors the convenience of making their contributions to any of the listed organizations by choosing to pay via Visa or MasterCard, Easypaisa Account, or through any of the Easypaisa agents across Pakistan.

    “Telenor Microfinance Bank is proud to bring leading charitable organizations on to a single, convenient platform to enable donors make easy contributions with complete trust,” said Shahid Mustafa, President & CEO – Telenor Microfinance Bank.  “As a nation, we give a lot of charity and donations to every cause that comes our way, and we are committed to digitizing these payment flows to make it easier for registered charitable organizations and customers to collect and donate funds respectively in a hassle-free, safe and transparent way.”

    Telenor Microfinance Bank has revolutionized the financial landscape of the country through groundbreaking digital financial services. The Bank’s mobile banking service Easypaisa has been instrumental in empowering the society by ensuring the inclusion of the underserved masses into the fold of mainstream banking and financial system.

  • PC Gamers set to clash at Pakistan’s biggest PC gaming tournament ‘GameBird LAN Clan’

    PC Gamers set to clash at Pakistan’s biggest PC gaming tournament ‘GameBird LAN Clan’

    Telenor Pakistan, through its gaming platform GameBird, is inviting all PC Gamers from Islamabad, Lahore and Karachi to battle it out at Pakistan’s biggest PC gaming tournament ‘GameBird LAN Clan’.

    ‘GameBird’ is the first Gaming Brand of the country that connects developers and gaming enthusiasts to boost and vitalize the gaming ecosystem in Pakistan. In order to bring greater enablement to online players, GameBird recently introduced STEAM Wallet Codes in Pakistan where users can buy games and make in-game purchases on STEAM through their mobile balance. The service is currently available for Telenor users only.

    The tournament, marked by unmatched thrill and excitement will host two major games on STEAM platform i.e. DOTA 2 and CSGO, and will be carried out in three stages; Online Qualifiers, Lan City Qualifiers and the Final Lan Event which is set to take place in the country’s cultural capital Lahore,.

    Qualifying players from Karachi and Islamabad will travel to Lahore to participate in the final event. GameBird will entirely sponsor the cost of the qualifying players’ accommodation and travelling to make their trip a joyful experience. Once locked and loaded, the gamers will be contesting with tooth and nail for the big pool prize of PKR. 500,000 at the final event.

    “We are super excited to organize the biggest gaming event of the country.” said Durdana Achakzai, Chief Digital Officer at Telenor Pakistan while speaking about the tournament. “This will be a historic occasion where PC Gaming enthusiasts will clash for the crown of the best players in the country. Just like many other fields, Pakistan has unmatched talent in the online multiplayer gaming space. However, this sort of a country wide tournament requires suitable support of platforms to help make its mark on a larger level. We have kick started this venture with the backing of a major telco. Telenor Pakistan being the top proponent of digital technology and innovation attempts to fully utilize the opportunities in this field. We are undertaking initiatives to provide a conducive environment for game development and export to supplement the growth of the country’s digital industry.”

    The ‘GameBird LAN Clan’ is the first installment of the series of tournaments GameBird is planning to organize for gamers in the country.

    GameBird is an e-Sports platform for gamers and gaming app developers in Pakistan. The platform host Events, Tournaments, Broadcasts, and provides Reviews and Plays of different games. Gamebird is geared for more initiatives in mobile & PC gaming (tournaments, community meet-ups, etc.) in the near future.

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  • Alibaba buys Pakistani online retailer Daraz

    Alibaba buys Pakistani online retailer Daraz

    Alibaba has bought Pakistani e-commerce firm Daraz, as the Chinese tech giant looks to increase its presence in South Asia.

    Financial details of the transaction, which was announced on Tuesday, were undisclosed.

    Daraz, founded in 2012, is backed by European tech incubator Rocket Internet. It operates in Bangladesh, Myanmar, Sri Lanka and Nepal as well as Pakistan.

    The deal marks another foray for billionaire entrepreneur Jack Ma’s Alibaba into the South Asian market. The e-commerce titan invested in India’s popular payment app Paytm in 2015.

    “Together with Daraz, we can now empower entrepreneurs to better serve consumers in the region through our technology and expertise,” Alibaba CEO Daniel Zhang said in a statement Tuesday.

    Daraz will continue to operate under the same brand, Rocket Internet said in a statement.

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  • Zong 4G – No.1 Data Company of Pakistan Continues its Expansion Nationwide

    Zong 4G – No.1 Data Company of Pakistan Continues its Expansion Nationwide

    In a prolific development, Pakistan’s largest telecom network Zong 4G has launched its operations in the port city of Gwadar, a future international business hub which has already seen foreign and local investment amounting in billions of dollars and rupees.

    The launch of fastest 4G services in Gwadar implies that foreign citizens from across the globe and local residents who have been pursuing their respective business endeavours in the port city will have unhindered access to the fastest 4G technology against reasonably affordable tariff. The move is likely to boost online businesses in the fast developing international city and the adjoining belt of rural Sindh.

    With its 4G consumer-base already having exceeded the 6 million mark, Zong eyes to keep expanding its matchless voice and data services.

    “Zong 4G’s network expansion symbolises our customer-centric approach to ensure that the interests of consumers stay above all the rest by offering them best and affordable network,” the telecom company said in a statement.

    “We keep expanding our operational portfolio to ensure enhanced operations in cities, towns, villages, and far-flung areas,” it said.

    The ongoing momentum of the rapid network expansion implies that Zong 4G continues to invest heavily in modernisation of the mobile network to respond to growing market needs.

    Innovation, performance and reliability have long been Zong’s hallmark. The No.1 Data Company of Pakistan epitomises professional excellence and digitised supremacy coupled with its customer-oriented policies with an aim to deliver the best but at highly affordable rates.

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  • Telenor Velocity hosted Pakistan’s first ‘IoT Hackathon’ in Lahore

    Telenor Velocity hosted Pakistan’s first ‘IoT Hackathon’ in Lahore

     

    Pakistan’s first ever Internet of Things (IoT) based Hackathon successfully concluded by Telenor Velocity in Lahore on 5th May. The two day event brought together innovators, key industry players, startups and experts to witness and participate in the historic event where Telenor Velocity partnered with Plan9 and DIY Geeks to provide passionate developers the opportunity to innovate and present one click digitized solutions for everyday problems.

    The IoT Hackathon took place at Arfa Software Technology Park, the province’s hub of technological innovation. At the event Waqar Nayyar, Head of IoT at Telenor Pakistan, introduced the new IoT Platform and IOT products to the participants along with sharing Telenor Pakistan’s vision of fostering a digital revolution in the country and the company’s extraordinary initiatives in the IOT ecosystem. Hackathon was attended by Ayub Ghauri – CEO Netsol, Ather Osama – Member Science & Technology and ICT at Planning Commission, Kashif Moin – CEO Zigron, Barkan Saeed – Chairman P@SHA, Dr. Umar Saif – Chairman PITB, Burhan Rasool – GM PITB, Atif Mumtaz, Director PITB and officials from Telenor Pakistan and Plan9.

    Speaking at the event, Dr. Saad Ghazanfar Kiyani, Head of Digital Partnerships, Telenor Pakistan said, “Telenor Pakistan has always been at the forefront of digital innovation and technology in the country and firmly believes in its power to deliver greater empowerment for our societies. The IoT Hackathon is Telenor Pakistan’s investment in the future and we hope to bring great minds together to build it.”

    Innovators were invited from across the country for the Hackathon to devise innovative solutions for day to day problems and promote socioeconomic progress and wellbeing. Participating developers pitched their ideas before a panel of judges on the last day while they worked collaboratively to bring the products and solutions to life over the past two days. Their ideas were mentored by top-industry experts, developers, and investors to help them leverage the full potential of Telenor’s IoT platform for potential up scaling.

    The judges panel comprised of Sophia Hasnain – CEO linked things, Faizan & Arsalan – co-founders Wattie.io, Ehtisham Rao – CEO and founder ServUp, Usama – CEO DIYGeeks, Waqar Nayyar – Head of IoT, Telenor Pakistan – Dr. Adnan Jabbar, Consultant IoT and Muhammad Azm Saeed Dar, Head of IoT partner solutions. The panel evaluated pitched ideas and reviewed finished products to announce the winners. ‘Smart Mirror’ was declared the winner of the event and secured a slot in Telenor Velocity’s next cohort along with prize money of PKR 125,000. ‘JF Labs’ and ‘Design IT’ were announced as the runner ups who received prize money of PKR 50,000 and PKR 25,000.

    Telenor Pakistan will continue to work with the winners of the Hackathon to help them refine and scale their products and solutions. The event also provided developers the opportunity to connect with similar startups, likeminded entrepreneurs and investor for potential future collaborations.