Zong, Pakistan’s Leading Technology Services Enterprise and a wholly-owned subsidiary of global technology leader China Mobile, has won the Operational Excellence Leader award for Innovation at The Fast Mode Awards 2026, for its AI-driven Self-Intelligent RAN Optimization Platform. Marking its second international recognition this year for AI-driven innovation, these accolades underscore a significant milestone in Zong’s advancement towards intelligent, AI-enabled network operations and highlight the strength of its home-grown engineering capabilities in developing world-class technology solutions – further emphasizing Zong’s leading position of network operations and technology innovation in Pakistan.
Developed in-house, the platform marks Pakistan’s first deployment of Level 4 autonomous network operations on a live commercial network, representing a significant advancement in intelligent network management. Aligned with Zong’s AI Enablement strategy, the platform autonomously detects congestion, execute corrective actions, and validates outcomes through an intelligent closed-loop mechanism. By transforming traditionally manual, multi-day optimization processes into automated, AI-driven operations, it enhances operational agility, optimizes network performance, and establishes a scalable foundation for more consistent and reliable customer experiences nationwide.
Commenting on the achievement, Zong’s Chief Technology Officer, Mao Weiliang, said: “At Zong, we see AI and advanced technologies as fundamental to our technology leadership and the evolution of next-generation intelligent networks. Through our Self-Intelligent RAN Optimization Platform, we are taking AI beyond monitoring and recommendations to autonomous decision-making and execution, transforming network operations. Developed in-house, this innovation reflects our ability to translate advanced AI into real-world operational impact, demonstrating that world-class technology can be conceived, developed and deployed in Pakistan. It also marks an important step towards fully autonomous, self-optimizing networks at scale, delivering greater operational intelligence, network efficiency and superior customer experiences.”
Through sustained investments in 5G, Artificial Intelligence and next-generation digital solutions, Zong continues to translate technological innovation into smarter networks, greater operational efficiency, and enhanced customer experiences. This achievement further reinforces its ambition to lead Pakistan’s transition towards a Digital and Intelligent Future, bringing its brand promise of “Aisa Hai Future” to life through innovation, intelligent connectivity, and transformative digital possibilities.
