Karachi: Jazz – Pakistan’s leading connectivity provider from JazzWorld – and the Universal Service Fund (USF) have taken another step to expand digital connectivity in Sindh with the signing of the Badin Project, aimed at bringing reliable mobile voice and broadband services to underserved communities in District Badin.
The agreement, formalized at a ceremony in Karachi, reflects a shared effort to extend meaningful digital access to areas where connectivity has remained limited. The ceremony was attended by the Honorable Governor of Sindh, Mr. Kamran Tessori, and the Federal Minister for IT & Telecom, Ms. Shaza Fatima, as Chief Guests. The project marks continued progress in strengthening telecom infrastructure to support inclusive digital access across the province.
The PKR 668 million Badin Project will strengthen telecom access in the district by deploying 45 new telecom sites and upgrading four existing ones, extending reliable voice and high-speed mobile broadband services to 144 unserved and underserved mauzas and reaching an estimated 0.43 million people. The expanded network will support access to digital financial services, online learning, telehealth, and government e-services, while enabling small businesses and farmers with improved digital tools and generating direct and indirect employment during deployment and operations.
Commenting on the development, Aamir Ibrahim, CEO JazzWorld, said, “Connectivity is the foundation of inclusive growth. We appreciate the continued support of the Universal Service Fund and the Ministry of IT & Telecom in enabling partnerships that bring high-quality digital services to communities that have long remained on the margins of the digital economy. The Badin Project reflects our shared commitment to ensuring every Pakistani, regardless of geography, can participate in and benefit from the country’s digital future.”
Chaudhry Mudassar Naveed, CEO USF, added, “The USF Badin Project reflects our continued partnership with Jazz to bridge the digital divide by delivering reliable connectivity to underserved communities. By expanding broadband access in District Badin, we are enabling socio-economic development, improving access to essential services, and creating new opportunities at the grassroots level.”
The Badin Project builds on Jazz and USF’s long-standing partnership to expand digital access across Pakistan. Through sustained collaboration, the two organizations continue to connect underserved communities nationwide, enabling greater participation in the digital economy and advancing Jazz’s purpose of delivering a Better Life for Al
