Jazz, Pakistan’s leading digital operator, has secured all regulatory approvals for its strategic infrastructure partnership with Engro Corporation Limited (Engro Corp), marking a major milestone in the pooling and management of telecom infrastructure assets across Pakistan. The partnership, first announced on December 5, 2024, is poised to transform infrastructure efficiency and support Pakistan’s long-term digital ambitions.
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Under this agreement, Jazz’s infrastructure assets, managed through its wholly owned subsidiary Deodar (Private) Limited, will be vested into Engro Connect via a court-sanctioned scheme of arrangement. The partnership has received approvals from the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP), the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), and the Islamabad High Court. Transaction completion is expected by June 2025.
Aamir Ibrahim, CEO of Jazz, said, “I am pleased to note that we are now progressing to closing our pioneering infrastructure partnership with Engro Corp. This marks a significant milestone in our ServiceCo transformation. We will continue delivering world-class digital solutions empowering millions of Pakistanis in an asset-light model, while collaborating with Engro Corp, a trusted leader, for the infrastructure layer.”
Abdul Samad Dawood, CEO of Engro Holdings, added, “Prosperity and progress increasingly rely on technology and connectivity – and with this milestone, Engro strengthens its role as an enabler of Pakistan’s progress. This investment reinforces telecom infrastructure as a key vertical for us and we are keen on expanding access, empowering communities, and future-proofing the infrastructure that will drive growth for generations to come. This is a special moment for all of us at Engro, as this is what we have always stood for: ENabling GROwth.”
As part of the long-term arrangement, Jazz will continue to lease Deodar’s infrastructure, ensuring seamless nationwide connectivity and digital services for over 100 million Pakistanis. The move allows Jazz to focus fully on its ServiceCo vision and scale its growing digital platforms including JazzCash, Tamasha, SIMOSA, FikrFree, Garaj, and GameNow.
This strategic alliance positions both Jazz and Engro to lead the future of digital infrastructure in Pakistan by enhancing operational efficiencies, enabling faster innovation, and expanding reach across underserved areas.
