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Supernet Secures multiple contracts from ZTBL worth over PKR 450 Million!

Contracts will help ZTBL strengthen the communication and IT infrastructure of their nationwide branch network

Karachi, February 21: Supernet has been awarded multiple contracts worth over PKR 450 Million by Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited (ZTBL) after competitive bidding process. The contracts will help ZTBL strengthen the communication and IT infrastructure of their nationwide branch network, mostly in the rural areas of Pakistan.

Supernet is actively upgrading communication infrastructure of the bank with multi-medium communication networks enabling availability of high level uptimes for branches to communicate with their head office. This will be a managed service model where Supernet will do installation and configuration of its Wide Area Network with ZTBL’s already existing devices for end-to-end seamless communication. The nationwide presence of Supernet’s engineering resources will ensure smooth and fast deployment of this system.

Furthermore, Supernet will also upgrade current Local Area Network (LAN) at all of the bank’s 450+ branches across Pakistan, ensuring installation of high quality passive infrastructure of power and data communication. Bank’s appetite, demand and design of next generation LAN will ensure a long term and durable infrastructure availability in remote areas, which is quite a challenge.

ZTBL’s Executive Vice President and CIO, Mr. Aamir Zaffar Chaudry commented, “We are depending upon the Supernet outreach in rural areas to help us in our LAN & WAN projects /operations. Our past experience with Supernet gives us the confident that they will come good on our expectations”.

Mr. Hassan Jafri, Vice President and Business Unit Head of Supernet commented, “Award of these contracts translates trust of our client in our services. We are excited and keen to be part of strengthening networks for ZTBL that will ensure helping our country’s agriculture -ecosystem. We will continue working with ZTBL to bring further innovative solutions and their implementation to deliver a true essence of technology for agriculture.”

Supernet Limited, one of Pakistan’s leading telecommunications service provider and systems integrator, has been operating since 1995. Supernet offers a complete range of enabling ICT solutions with the expertise to, delver, deploy and maintain them anywhere in the country through a dedicated team of technology professionals. With presence of its engineering resources all over Pakistan, Supernet has a long-standing experience of providing ICT services to corporate customers. Supernet has expanded its portfolio of services to include cyber security solutions, power solutions, IT Infrastructure solution and software & application solutions.

Ericsson to extend network exposure to the edge

Ericsson launches Edge Exposure Server to enable new enterprise and consumer services through simple and enriched APIs for edge applications.

5G and edge computing are opening a world of new revenue opportunities across manufacturing, transport, gaming and mission-critical services. Combined they enable new services requiring low latency, high bandwidth and capabilities such as device processing and data offload. Edge computing consists of five technology areas including edge infrastructure, -user plane, -routing, -orchestration and exposure.

Exposure makes network capabilities, such as location and quality of service, and data easily available for the ecosystem to innovate on to improve existing services or create new services. Edge exposure is a function with enriched APIs specifically for edge applications requiring quick API responses and secure communication between application and devices. Since providing new services based on 5G and edge computing often involves several companies in the ecosystem, for example application developers and hyperscale cloud infrastructure providers, there is also a need to support flexible business models catering for the needs of all involved parties.

Ericsson Edge Exposure Server is an addition to the current product Ericsson Cloud Core Exposure Server and provides network exposure capabilities to support simple and developer-friendly APIs to edge application ecosystems. Making it easy for developers is foundational to bring new services to the market quickly and with limited system integration efforts. The APIs will initially include device information and location and quality of services functions. Ericsson Edge Exposure Server also enables CSPs to add value within the ecosystem through functions such as edge application discovery making it easier for devices to connect to the right edge location and common exposure for monetization addressing the need of flexible business models.

Monica Zethzon, Head of Solution Area Packet Core at Ericsson says: “With the launch of the Edge Exposure Server, we will further support CSPs to be part in delivering new enterprise and consumer services like drones, AR/VR and gaming while maximizing the quality of experience.”

Exposure capabilities are vital in making CSPs more attractive partners in the edge ecosystem, enabling innovation of services beyond mobile broadband. A typical use case involving edge exposure is connected drones that are used for mission critical tasks where both regulatory requirements and video streaming quality is important.

Caroline Chappell, Research director at Analysys Mason says: “Ericsson’s Exposure Server supports developer-friendly APIs and a path to API harmonization across CSP 4/5G networks. This will enable CSPs to add value within the edge ecosystem to application developers, system integrators, public cloud providers and device OEMs.”

Ericsson 5G portfolio update puts energy efficiency center stage

Seven new RAN products and solutions led by the flagship dual-band Radio 4490, which consumes 25 percent less power compared to current product
Easy-to-deploy portfolio additions also include compact active-passive antennas, high-capacity ultra-lightweight Massive MIMO radios, and software features for energy savings and enhanced 5G performance
Powered by next-generation Ericsson Silicon, the additions will lead to lower-footprint 5G sites, boosting bandwidth, energy efficiency and user experience

Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) continues to strengthen its radio access network (RAN) portfolio with solutions that address the 5G rollout and sustainability goals of communications service providers. Announced today, the portfolio additions will deliver sizeable energy savings and up to ten-fold capacity increases – with minimal or no added footprint.

Leading the portfolio enhancements is Radio 4490, a dual-band radio that delivers 25 percent lower power consumption and lesser weight compared to the current product. This radio type is compatible with most of the radio sites globally as it supports the main FDD (Frequency Division Duplex) bands being used by many service providers for their 5G deployment.

Ericsson is also launching a high-power version of the new dual-band radio, 4490 HP, which enables up to 50 percent more output power compared to current radios. The two new radios apply passive cooling – reducing power consumption further, as fans are not needed. They are also Cloud RAN-ready.

Per Narvinger, Head of Product Area Networks, Ericsson, says: “We continue to evolve our RAN portfolio with more solutions for smart, slim, and sustainable 5G networks. Our latest innovations will further optimize 5G sites for both purpose-built and Cloud RAN deployments.”

5G rollouts are accelerating across the world, with frontrunners gearing up for the shift to 5G Standalone to drive new consumer and enterprise use cases. Introducing 5G means added spectrum and hardware – which is where Ericsson’s new products play a key role through the ability to raise capacity while slashing power usage – fueling efforts to break the energy curve.

.The portfolio additions also include:

Easy-to-install 64T/R Massive MIMO AIR 6428 for mid-band, with 400MHz bandwidth for efficient RAN sharing, in a single-person-carry 25kg radio
Highly integrated, multi-band Antenna 4602 – only 398mm wide, designed for best wind load durability and for maintained site build requirements
Next-generation Interleaved AIR 3218 with industry-leading low height and weight, enabling Massive MIMO rollouts without growing visual antenna footprint
Expanded Deep Sleep mode software for new radios and Massive MIMO portfolios. Consumes up to 70 percent less power per radio during low traffic hours
Coverage Boost is a versatile 5G carrier aggregation software that delivers 60 percent wider reach for mid-band TDD (Time Division Duplex) compared to dual connectivity. It supports RAN Compute and Cloud RAN platforms

The new products are powered by next-generation Ericsson Silicon, with its footprint-reducing, less power-consuming multi-band, and wide-band capabilities for remote and Massive MIMO radios.

Videos: Ericsson experts explain the benefits of the new RAN products

Gede Darmayusa , Director and CTO, PT XL Axiata, says: “XL Axiata always strives to provide the best customer experience to meet the ever-increasing demand for data services through the adoption of new technologies and other network initiatives. We have been pioneering the use of Ericsson’s first-generation dual-band radio technology since 2019. With the launch of the new dual-band 4T4R radio, we expect this innovation to continue to help us maximize user experience with greater energy efficiency and operational excellence.”

Ed Gubbins, Principal Analyst at Global Data, says: “With this launch Ericsson has shown its commitment to sustainability through energy-efficient products and solutions for 5G rollouts and site expansions. Ericsson’s recipe includes in-house silicon, innovative radio and antenna product engineering, and advanced software features.”

Learn more about the new RAN portfolio additions

Ericsson Silicon
Ericsson Carrier Aggregation
A holistic approach to address RAN energy efficiency (Tech Unveiled blog)

Getz Pharma Launches ‘MEDACE’, an online learning platform for medical professionals

Getz Pharma, in collaboration with Dow University of Health Sciences (DUHS), has announced the launch of the first three courses on their brand new online medical learning platform MEDACE.

‘MEDACE’ is an initiative by Getz Pharma aimed to facilitate medical professionals acquiring access to certified online courses. The online platform is designed to enhance and improve their knowledge and practice, and aims to become the one platform for medical community where they can learn from the CME courses, watch webinars and videos as well as read blogs on recent medical updates to enhance their medical knowledge. Medical professionals can sign up for any number of certified courses throughout the year.

The launching ceremony was addressed by Dr. Jahanzeb K. Khan, Director Medical Affairs, PV and Clinical Research, Getz Pharma; Dr. Shahid Shamim, Professor of Surgery & Additional Director, Dow Institute of Health Professional Education; Dr. Yousuf Kamal Mirza, Consultant Physician & Hon. Professor of Medicine at Aga Khan University Hospital, Tabba Heart Institute & Medi-link Clinics; Prof. Bader Faiyaz Zuberi, Dean Medicine & Allied Sciences, DUHS.

Speakers from Getz Pharma and DUHS appreciated the collaborative efforts that have made this platform a reality. Doctors lauded the efforts of Getz Pharma in initiating this service, which will enable the medical fraternity across Pakistan to gain access to new and improved treatments, medical innovations and disease information.

Dr. Jahanzeb Kamal, said that MEDACE will connect young doctors with experienced ones in order to share knowledge to improve the practice via CME Courses; Webinars Lecture; Videos; Articles & Blogs. “Getz Pharma has taken scientific initiatives to develop locally accredited learning courses in collaboration with Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi. These courses have indigenous contents delivered by native experts covering local unmet medical educational needs”, he added.

The purpose of this initiative is to enable healthcare professionals to learn and adopt various approaches towards treating their patients. Identifying risk factors and differentiating patient symptoms for better treatment outcomes and optimizing patient care and importantly providing healthcare professionals a platform where they can develop courses for young doctors so that they can enhance their knowledge and experience with local experts.

As a research-driven pharmaceutical company, Getz Pharma takes an active role in supporting healthcare professionals. Getz Pharma is proud to launch this online learning platform MEDACE, which will serve as a tool for learning and collaboration within the medical fraternity. The first three courses were developed with the help of DUHS.

realme Lifts the Curtain on realme 9i to Show Where Real Power and Master Quality is Born

Teasing the launch of the realme 9i in Pakistan, realme conducted a media tour to give a glimpse of their assembly process for the smartphone that will redefine the #powerofreal6nm

realme has made a huge wave in the Pakistani smartphone market since its entry two years ago. Known for its trendsetting behavior in the tech-world and its economical pricing by consumers, the brand is on its way to becoming a household name. Gearing up for the launch of the latest number series of smartphones, the company invited media representatives from both print and digital media to witness the process that goes into creating the new powerhouse smartphone – realme 9i.

Behind every great product line lies an intensive, methodical production process and a dedicated workforce. The assembly plant has created around 800-1000 jobs for the local economy which includes technicians, engineers, and other personnel. The assembly plant was setup in July 2021 with an investment of USD 16 million and has since produced more than a million smartphone units. The daily output of the plant can range from 2500 – 4000 units depending on market demand as well as the type of smartphone they are manufacturing at the time as the plant handles manufacturing for low and mid-range products as well as premium ones. The realme factory acts as the model after which this assembly plant is based. As such, strict guidelines are followed in all processes and operations which are laid down by realme HQ in order to ensure smooth operation and high-quality production. Local staff is trained on these guidelines and standards through staff trainings conducted by Chinese engineers and technicians. The realme assembly plant works towards the philosophy of made in Pakistan, for Pakistan – bringing the same top notch quality that realme is known for across the globe.

To give you a peak behind the curtain, we will now take you through the production process for the upcoming realme 9i. Initially, the TPC (which is the base of the device) is imported from China and then rechecked upon entry to Pakistan. The process starts by attaching the motherboards to the TPC. Even with a compliant, controlled environment, the front camera is fitted in a clean shed, which is to ensure that once the safety foam is taken off, it is protected from dust. Next, the RF cable (antenna) is attached to the device after which the rear camera fitting is the next step. The C-plate is then pressed onto the phone and the fingerprint bracket is added to the device. After this, the board is then put in place, after which an automated process screws in the bolts. Further down the line, a very thin film is installed to showcase the phone has not had any changes made after assembly. After all of this, an auto scan is carried out, to ensure that the device has been assembled with all the right parts. The back cover is then placed, in a covered area.

The next step after assembly involves testing of the device. Our production lines have fully functional, automated testing equipment. A software is installed for quality assurance check after which the hardware testing comes next, in which the calibration of the device, ports, camera, and the LCD is checked. Then the software is tested of each device including the GPS and antenna. The lamination is the next step after which additional tests are run. The smartphones produced in the plant are also subjected to the drop test, scratch test, and micro drop test to ensure durability. IMEI numbers are then checked, and the UI is then installed in each device. The phone is then checked through a barcode scan after which it is placed in a port, which resets the device in order to make sure that none of the files from the checking are left in the device. The device is packed, and a bar code sticker is stuck on the device. They are packed along with the data cable and a warranty card. It is once more checked to ensure all the products in the box match the barcode. At the end, the box is sealed and shipped off to waiting consumers.

Due to the assembly being done in Pakistan, the cost of realme smartphones has reduced by 40%, the benefit of which has transferred to the end user. So, keep an eye out for the new realme 9i smartphone, coming soon to stores near you. The handset provides superior 6nm processing power with the power of Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 chipset as well as a 50MP AI Triple camera to help you take the perfect shot and super-fast 33W Dart Charge to ensure you never run out of juice. With the vision of being in the TOP 3 brands in the next two years; and reaching the top spot in the next five; all expansions will be done in accordance to market demand.

Ericsson launches IoT Accelerator Connect to make IoT connectivity easier than ever for enterprises

Ericsson IoT Accelerator Connect offers enterprises plug-and-play access to cellular IoT connectivity
Connecting devices and instant onboarding further simplify and increase the successful implementation of enterprise IoT projects
IoT Accelerator Connect transforms digital sales within the IoT ecosystem with one-click connectivity options

Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) IoT Accelerator delivers a reliable and secure cellular IoT platform that empowers communications service providers (CSPs) and enterprises worldwide to scale their IoT business across tens of millions of devices. Ericsson today launches IoT Accelerator Connect to bring this capability to enterprises and development projects of all sizes. With one click, Ericsson IoT Accelerator Connect provides enterprises with plug-and-play access to cellular IoT connectivity.

Difficult, complex and time-consuming integrations are often major challenges impacting the success of IoT projects. IoT Accelerator Connect addresses these challenges by transforming digital sales, automating business processes within the IoT ecosystem and serving user needs.

For enterprises: IoT Accelerator Connect delivers a unifying layer of packaged services to minimize complexity.

For developers: at their fingertips they have instant access to connectivity best suited to their specific use case, coverage and service level needs, as well as access to automated bootstrapping of both devices and data destinations. Within minutes, developers can use tools to scale – from one device to millions of devices seamlessly.

Devices can be connected at any time, including end-to-end device onboarding, with a cellular IoT-ready module instantly connecting the subscription to the customer’s network of choice. In addition, the solution makes it easier to connect devices to public cloud endpoints.

IoT Accelerator Connect advances digital transformation throughout the IoT ecosystem. Ericsson channel partners can onboard more enterprises with greater ease and grow their business. Module vendors can offer automatic connection of new powered-on devices called bootstrapping and hyperscale cloud providers can provide instant connections.

IoT Accelerator Connect includes the following integrated services:

IoT Accelerator Cloud Connect makes it easy for enterprises to automatically bootstrap and securely connect cellular devices to public cloud IoT endpoints such as Amazon Web Services and Azure.
IoT Accelerator Device Connect helps enterprises to quickly adopt cellular IoT connectivity by simplifying the deployment of IoT devices with pre-integrated eSIMs in the module, automatically localized to a CSP partner’s network.
IoT Accelerator Connect Hub enables Ericsson partners to onboard enterprises with self-service by connecting to external digital channels. Enterprise developers can access self-service onboarding from participating partners and source coding immediately.
IoT Accelerator Developer Portalsupports enterprise developers to build IoT applications on IoT Accelerator with the help of tutorials, tools and code samples, complementing the official documentation supplied by Ericsson.
IoT Accelerator Embedded Connect enables any solution provider to easily embed cellular connectivity into their solutions.

Kyle Okamoto, General Manager of IoT, Ericsson, says: “We’re proud to make it easier than ever before for enterprises of any size to instantly engage with, and benefit from, the world of IoT connectivity. By offering plug-and-play simplicity, Ericsson IoT Accelerator Connect marks a major leap in transforming access to IoT connectivity. This solution covers connectivity of devices, networks and clouds, while removing hurdles for enterprises, communications service providers, hyperscale cloud providers, resellers and module vendors, to accelerate the growth of their IoT businesses.”

edotco Health & Safety Management System receives International Standardization

edotco Towers Pakistan Pvt. Ltd (edotco Pakistan), an integrated telecommunications infrastructure services company, has become the first Tower Company in Pakistan to achieve the ISO 45001:2018 Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems Certification.

ISO 45001:2018 is a globally recognized occupational health and safety standard developed by the International Organization of Standardization (ISO) that guides organizations on minimizing the probability of accidents, illness, injury, or fatality caused by workplace hazards. The certification, awarded following a rigorous audit, is a testament to edotco’s relentless focus on workforce wellbeing.

Commenting on the achievement, Country Managing Director of edotco Pakistan, Mr Abdul Aziz, said, “Achieving ISO 45001:2018 certification exemplifies edotco’s commitment to its employees, supply chain, community and customers. By continuously evaluating and improving the safety standards and processes, we aim for the industry’s highest benchmarks. We owe this recognition to our employees who continue to push the company forward, with their participation, dedication and commitment”.

“Our people’s health and safety are of utmost priority.” Mr Talat Qamar, Director Operations, edotco, said. “We continuously focus our efforts in ensuring occupational health and safety measures are implemented across all operational verticals. We provide the best personal protection equipment and training to our team members, working on tower installations across different challenging geographical terrains, and we are proud to have an exemplary record in workers’ safety.”

ISO 45001:2018 certification is valid for three years and requires comprehensive audits by edotco’s internal teams and validation by a third-party certifying body to ensure conformance with the standard. Programs developed within the company to minimize the risks related to working at height, electrical safety, transport safety, and COVID-19 helped edotco to achieve this certification.”

IFN awards “Pakistan Deal of the Year” and “Most innovative Deal of the Year”

Meezan Bank and Pakistan Kuwait Investment Company (Pvt) Limited – led Long Term Sukuk transaction, structured for Enertech, received two prestigious awards including ‘Pakistan Deal of the Year’ and ‘Most innovative Deal of the Year’ by Islamic Finance News, REDmoney Group, Malaysia. Meezan Bank is also acting as Investment Agent, Security Agent and Accounts Bank for the Sukuk transaction.

IFN announced the EnerTech’s Sukuk as the ‘Most Innovative Deal of the Year’ globally ahead of sukuk issuances by Maybank in Malaysia and Kuveyt Turk in Turkey. EnerTech’s Sukuk facility of PKR 2 Billion has been structured as a quasi-equity instrument embedded with conversion and put option. IFN commented in relation to the deal: “Enertech’s innovation flows from its structure. The Sukuk are designed as a quasi-equity instrument to finance the local equity requirement of a 60 km water pipeline project being developed by Enertech in Thar, Sindh. This highly structured transaction inserts the Sukuk holders into a concession agreement. This has previously been challenging for Islamic financiers to achieve in project financings.”

EnerTech has also been awarded the ‘Pakistan Deal of the Year’. Other shortlisted transactions which received honourable mentions in the category included Pakistan Mobile Communications Limited (PMCL) syndicated finance facility and the Government of Pakistan’s Euro Sukuk facility. IFN stated: “Enertech reflects a significant increase in the Pakistani markets’ sophistication. The capital of the project obligor was strengthened through a quasi-equity Sukuk offering. This created a sound financial footing for the Meezan Bank led syndicate to complete the financing.”

IFN also shortlisted the Long-Term Project Finance Facility of PKR 25.5 Bn for Enertech under the category of ‘Project and Infrastructure Finance Deal of the Year’ globally. The Meezan Bank and Pak Kuwait Investment Company (Pvt) Ltd led consortium inked the project finance facility agreements for the water supply and storage project in November, 2021, Karachi. This is the largest public–private partnership financing facility raised for the Government of Sindh.

Enertech is a fully owned subsidiary of National Technology and Enterprise Company, which in turn is a fully owned subsidiary of Kuwait Investment Authority. The project constitutes total infrastructure investment of approximately USD 180 Million generating economic activity in the country and would enable development and uplifting of Thar, Sindh. The successful implementation of the Project is also expected to motivate other foreign investors to explore the infrastructure sector of Pakistan especially under public- private partnership mode.

STZA and ZBRA sign LOI to promote scientific and technological knowledge ecosystem

Zhongguancun Belt And Road Industrial Promotion Association of the People’s Republic Of China (ZBRA) and Special Technology Zones Authority (STZA) have signed a Letter to Intent (LOI) at a virtual ceremony to promote high-quality science and technological exchanges between China and Pakistan. The LOI was signed by Mr. Zhang Xiaodong, the President ZBRA, and Mr. Amer Hashmi, the Chairman of STZA in the presence of Mr. Moin ul Haque, Pakistan’s Ambassador to the People’s Republic of China, and Mr. Khalid Mansoor, the PM Special Assistant on CPEC Affairs.

Under the framework of China Pakistan cooperation, ZBRA will jointly work with STZA on deepening all-around cooperation among academic institutions, R&D centers, industries, and technological enterprises of the two countries. The STZA aims to initiate a collaboration with ZBRA to promote the scientific and technological exchanges between China and Pakistan including information sharing on science and technology development experience, development of a complete ecosystem, new and emerging technologies, and construction and management of technology zones. Both parties aim to facilitate exchanges between high-tech enterprises of both countries in the areas of Semiconductors, Cloud Computing, Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, FinTech, Blockchain, and Biotech for mutually beneficial cooperation.

Zhongguancun Science Park, also known as Z-Park, was established in 1988 as one of the first science parks and first national innovation demonstration centres in China. It is also known today as the “Silicon Valley of China”. Covering an area of 488 square kilometres, Z-Park includes 16 member-parks, and is home to nearly 22,000 high-tech companies. Global companies like Lenovo, Baidu, BOE, Didi-global, Xiaomi and Beigene started up from Z-Park, as did over 80 Unicorn companies such as Toutiao, Mggvii and Cambricon. Over 200 branches and R&D centres of the world’s Top 500 companies have offices at Zhongguancun Science Park.

The ZBRA and STZA envision creating a complete ecosystem to transform Pakistan’s tech sector by knowledge sharing on science and technology development experience, emerging technologies, and jointly organizing activities to promote practical exchanges on science and technology commercialization, and high-end talent cultivation. This collaboration is another cornerstone of STZA’s goal of transforming Pakistan’s human capital into a high-end future workforce within the tech industry of Pakistan and creating many opportunities for the youth of Pakistan. STZA envisions that this partnership between ZBRA and STZA will maximize the potential capabilities of the tech industry of both countries.

The ZBRA is an organization headquartered in Beijing, China and legally registered with the Beijing Civil Affairs Bureau. ZBRA’s mission is to serve Chinese enterprises for high-quality development of the Belt and Road, which will be achieved through projects docking, science and technology parks cooperation, and international talents training.

Ufone contributes free high-speed internet devices ‘Blaze’ to KP Women Civic Internship Program

Pakistani telecom company, Ufone 4G has provided its flagship Wifi internet device; ‘Blaze’ to each participant of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Women Civic Internship Program, to support their pursuit for personal and professional growth and gratification.

The first cohort of the Women Internship Program is a joint partnership between Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Information Technology Board (KPITB), Code for Pakistan, The World Bank, and the Swiss development agency, Helvetas, spanning 6-month active training and professional engagement. It has been designed to help equip fresh graduates with technological skills, practical job experience and prepare women graduates for exploring careers in Engineering, IT, and Software Development.

Currently, women from different regions of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa are enrolled in the program, during the course of which they will get an opportunity to work on citizen-facing digital services to improve citizen engagement, automate government processes, and create innovation in public service delivery. Besides creating immense social value, the engagement will also enhance their own skill set and help them emerge as better professionals by the end of the program.

“The goals of the internship program align well with Ufone’s long term commitment of enabling and empowering the society, particularly the underprivileged section of society including the women from remote areas” spokesperson for PTCL & Ufone said while commenting on the development. “Ufone has been leveraging the power of the internet for growth and development at the individual as well as societal levels. Over the years, we have actively fostered connectivity across underserved and unserved regions and brought large swathes population into the fold of digital inclusion. Our efforts are motivated by our conviction that digitization can help unlock Pakistan’s full potential for equitable economic growth and sustainability, for which we will continue to actively strive and engage”, he further added.

Dr. Ali Mahmud, Managing Director of KPITB, termed the initiative an important step towards empowering women, commended the role of Code for Pakistan as long standing partners and thanked Ufone for its support. He indicated that the initiative will be scaled up in the future to create a bigger impact leading towards a more equitable digital inclusion.

“We are delighted to partner with Ufone 4G to deliver Blaze to women Interns from the KP Women Civic Internship Program,” said Anam Zakaria, Code for Pakistan’s Head of Fellowships. “Ufone’s support will enable us to connect seamlessly with women from wherever they are, paving career pathways, enhancing civic engagement and unleashing professional development opportunities. We are excited about the partnership and, in collaboration with Ufone 4G and our partners from the KPITB, The World Bank and Helvetas Swiss Inter-cooperation, look forward to creating long-term impact for Women in Tech across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.”

Ufone ‘Blaze’ is a handy plug-and-play 4G Wifi device that that enables users to connect to the internet from their homes. Packaged with Ufone’s superior 4G internet to cater to the needs of all user segments, the device offers the industry’s biggest internet bundles at the most affordable prices. Considering the need and dependence on quality internet in the program, Ufone ‘Blaze’ will come in handy in keeping the participants connected to seamless internet with blazing speeds at all times.