ISLAMABAD – September 19, 2025: A senior delegation of VEON and Jazz leadership, led by Kaan Terzioğlu, CEO VEON Group, and Aamir Ibrahim, CEO Jazz, called on Major General (R) Hafeez Ur Rehman, Chairman of the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA). The meeting focused on unlocking Pakistan’s digital potential through reforms, spectrum management, and investment-friendly policies.
Pakistan as a Strategic Growth Engine for VEON
VEON CEO Kaan Terzioğlu emphasized Pakistan’s role as a strategic growth market for VEON, with Jazz leading digital adoption nationwide. The discussion highlighted ambitions to expand broadband penetration, accelerate 5G readiness, and scale digital platforms that empower both citizens and businesses. Jazz’s robust mobile broadband network was showcased as a foundation for digital sovereignty and innovation.
Advocacy for Industry-Wide Reforms
The Jazz–VEON delegation reiterated their support for industry-wide reforms, stressing the need for fair spectrum pricing, timely allocations, and resolution of pending spectrum issues. They also discussed rationalized taxation, delinking telecom costs from dollar indexation, and simplified licensing regimes, all aimed at enabling a predictable, investment-friendly environment.
Progress on Right of Way (RoW) Reforms
The delegation commended the recent waiver of Right of Way (RoW) charges in Islamabad, calling it a progressive step toward fiberization and digital infrastructure expansion. They encouraged extending this reform nationwide to create a consistent RoW policy that accelerates Pakistan’s digital transformation.
Strengthening the Digital Pakistan Agenda
This engagement reflects Jazz and VEON’s commitment to advancing the Government of Pakistan’s Digital Pakistan agenda. By advocating reforms and investing in next-generation platforms, the companies aim to drive inclusive socio-economic growth and position Pakistan as a leading digital economy in the region.
