Jazz, Pakistan’s leading digital communications company, is set to close a landmark infrastructure partnership with Engro Corporation Limited, marking a significant milestone in the country’s digital transformation journey. The strategic agreement, first announced in December 2024, has now cleared all major regulatory hurdles, paving the way for a more streamlined and efficient approach to telecom infrastructure management in Pakistan.
The collaboration centers on the pooling and management of telecommunications infrastructure assets, a move designed to optimize investment and operational efficiency across Pakistan’s digital ecosystem. Under the terms of the agreement, Jazz’s infrastructure assets, currently managed by its wholly owned subsidiary Deodar (Private) Limited, will be merged into Engro Connect through a court-sanctioned scheme of arrangement. This realignment allows Jazz to shift toward an asset-light operational model, freeing up resources to invest further in its growing suite of digital services.
Regulatory clearance for the deal has been obtained from the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP), the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), and the Islamabad High Court. With these critical approvals now in place, the transaction is expected to be completed by June 2025.
Aamir Ibrahim, CEO of Jazz, expressed his enthusiasm about the progress: “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.”
The partnership is a strategic fit for both companies. For Jazz, it represents a clear pathway toward focusing more intensively on service delivery and digital innovation. Jazz is already actively scaling platforms such as JazzCash, Tamasha, SIMOSA, FikrFree, Garaj, and GameNow—digital services that collectively serve over 100 million Pakistanis.
On the other hand, for Engro Corporation, the deal marks a foray into the telecom infrastructure domain—underscoring its vision to be a key player in enabling technological and economic growth in Pakistan. Abdul Samad Dawood, CEO of Engro Holdings, stated: “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.”
Following the transaction’s completion, Jazz will lease the infrastructure from Engro Connect under a long-term agreement. This arrangement ensures that Jazz will maintain seamless nationwide connectivity and service for its customer base while focusing entirely on expanding its digital platforms.
As Pakistan continues its drive toward digital transformation, this partnership serves as a model for how collaboration between major private sector entities can unlock new levels of efficiency, innovation, and impact. By separating infrastructure from service delivery, the companies aim to create a more agile, focused, and future-ready telecommunications ecosystem in Pakistan.