Zong, Pakistan’s leading technology service enterprise, has set a new industry benchmark by launching the country’s first dedicated 5G Customer Facilitation & Sales Kiosk at Islamabad International Airport. This milestone has been achieved through the collaborative efforts of Zong and the Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA), and forms part of a key initiative to modernize indoor airport facilities and introduce 5G-ready solutions for passengers.
As mobility and digital reliance converge, airports have become high-intensity connectivity zones where instant access to digital services is no longer optional; it is essential. This initiative underscores Zong’s leadership in next-generation connectivity and marks a strategic step in embedding 5G into Pakistan’s most critical transit ecosystems.
Zong is addressing a critical moment in the travel journey: the transition from arrival to real-world connectivity. By enabling immediate access to high-speed services upon arrival, it ensures passengers can seamlessly connect to essential digital tools, including real-time communication for instant connectivity upon landing, navigation and logistics through high-speed data for ride-hailing and digital maps, digital payments with seamless integration into Pakistan’s digital ecosystem, and operational flow support for timely decision-making and smooth passenger movement through the terminal; expectations Zong fulfills through its on-ground facilitation model, delivering speed, reliability, and convenience exactly when it matters most.
Commenting on the initiative, Faheem Durrani, Head of Sales and Distribution at Zong, said: “Airports are critical digital touchpoints where immediate and reliable connectivity is essential. This initiative enables travelers to seamlessly integrate into Pakistan’s digital ecosystem from the moment they arrive. By strengthening our presence at key transit hubs, we are delivering connectivity where demand is most immediate and impactful.”
The Director General of Pakistan Airports Authority (DGPAA) stated, “This development reflects our broader strategy to modernize airport infrastructure across Pakistan and integrate advanced digital capabilities into the aviation ecosystem. Initiatives like this 5G deployment at Islamabad International Airport are an important step toward building smarter, more connected airports that align with global aviation standards and future demand.”
The realization of this 5G-ready ecosystem is a testament to the seamless collaboration between the Zong and the Pakistan Airports Authority, especially Director General PAA, Deputy Director General PAA (Airports) HQPAA, and Director Commercial & Estate HQPAA for their institutional support, along with the Airport Manager – COO and Senior Joint Director Commercial of Islamabad International Airport for their critical on-ground facilitation
Zong’s 5G strategy is anchored in delivering ultimate customer experience, a diversified products & services portfolio, and AI Enablement. Building on the successful deployment in Islamabad, Zong, in collaboration with the Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA), plans to scale this initiative to other major aviation hubs, including Lahore and Karachi, further accelerating Pakistan’s digital transformation and reinforcing its position as a connected, future-ready nation.
