{"id":6503,"date":"2026-01-21T19:43:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-21T14:43:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pkfin.kotenterprises.dev\/?p=6503"},"modified":"2026-01-21T19:43:00","modified_gmt":"2026-01-21T14:43:00","slug":"usf-and-jazz-sign-rs-1-16-billion-contracts-for-high-speed-broadband-projects-for-punjab-and-kp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pkfin.kotenterprises.dev\/?p=6503","title":{"rendered":"USF and Jazz Sign Rs. 1.16 Billion Contracts for High-Speed Broadband Projects for Punjab and KP"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Universal Service Fund (USF) and Jazz<\/a> officially signed contracts on Wednesday for four landmark Next Generation-Broadband for Sustainable Development (NGBSD) projects.<\/p>\n

The ceremony was held at the USF Head Office. IT Minister Shaza Fatima attended the event as chief guest.<\/p>\n

The agreements were formally signed by Chaudhry Mudassar Naveed, CEO of USF, and Aamir Ibrahim, CEO of Jazz. Under these contracts, the provision of high-speed broadband services will be ensured across nine districts of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The projects are valued at Rs. 1.16 billion.<\/p>\n

In her keynote address, Federal Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja emphasized that the government is not merely signing contracts but is laying the digital foundation for a thriving \u201cDigital Nation.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cMy unwavering mission is to catalyse ICT growth across every avenue. Today, we are witnessing a historic surge in IT exports and international partnerships. To further resolve connectivity challenges, we are in the final stages of the spectrum auction and the upcoming 5G launch,\u201d the minister stated.<\/p>\n

She further revealed that USF has approved projects worth over Rs. 20.54 billion in just the last six months\u2014a testament to the government\u2019s commitment to digital inclusion. She also announced that six projects are set to commence in Sindh and Balochistan through USF.<\/p>\n

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Impact and Scope<\/h2>\n

The newly awarded projects focus on the following Districts:<\/p>\n

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  • Main Lots: Chiniot (Punjab) and Abbottabad (KPK).<\/li>\n
  • Small Lots: Attock, Sargodha, Khushab, Bahawalnagar, Faisalabad, Sheikhupura, and Hafizabad.<\/li>\n
  • \u00a0Human Impact: Bringing connectivity to approximately 533,000 residents across 203 rural Mauzas.<\/li>\n
  • Timeline: Per the Minister\u2019s directives, execution is slated for completion within a record 6 to 18 months.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    The minister highlighted USF\u2019s unparalleled contribution to national progress, totalling an investment of Rs. 136.7 billion to date. This includes:<\/p>\n

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    • Rs.\u00a0 95.27 billion for 107 broadband projects, connecting 39.4 million people.<\/li>\n
    • Rs. 41.43 billion for 19,169 KM of Optical Fiber Cable.<\/li>\n
    • High-speed connectivity across 2,585 KM of Motorways and National Highways.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Earlier, CEO USF Chaudhry Mudassar Naveed stated that with 61.6 percent of Pakistan\u2019s population residing in rural areas, USF\u2019s mission to bridge the digital divide is critical. \u201cUnder the Prime Minister\u2019s \u2018Digital Pakistan\u2019 vision and the guidance of Ms. Shaza Fatima Khawaja and Chairman USF Board\/Secretary IT, Mr. Zarrar Hasham Khan, we have accelerated our pace of execution. We are introducing initiatives across all four provinces without any political or regional bias,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

      Public-Private Synergy<\/h2>\n

      CEO Jazz Aamir Ibrahim expressed his gratitude to the Government of Pakistan. \u201cJazz is proud to be awarded these four strategic projects. This partnership symbolizes our shared commitment to empowering the underserved and ensuring the benefits of technology reach the heart of rural communities,\u201d he remarked.<\/p>\n

      The ceremony concluded with the Minister reaffirming that the government is moving with speed and precision to secure a luminous future for the youth through innovation and nationwide connectivity.<\/p>\n

      The ceremony was attended by high-ranking officials, including the Parliamentary Secretary for MoITT Sabheen Ghauri; Special Secretary (MoITT), Syed Ammar Naqvi, Member Telecom, Jahanzeb Rahim and Brig. (Retd) Nadir Hussain (SIFC).<\/p>\n

      Also in attendance were several other senior officials from the Ministry of IT & Telecom, USF, Jazz, and other key stakeholders from the ICT sector.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

      The Universal Service Fund (USF) and Jazz officially signed contracts on Wednesday for four landmark Next Generation-Broadband for Sustainable Development (NGBSD) projects. The ceremony was held at the USF Head Office. IT Minister Shaza Fatima attended the event as chief guest. The agreements were formally signed by Chaudhry Mudassar Naveed, CEO of USF, and Aamir […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":6504,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_uf_show_specific_survey":0,"_uf_disable_surveys":false,"_FSMCFIC_featured_image_caption":"","_FSMCFIC_featured_image_nocaption":"","_FSMCFIC_featured_image_hide":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post","format-standard"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t