The 5 Top Tech Companies in Pakistan

Pakistan’s IT industry has seen rapid growth in the past few years, with the country now boasting over 100 software and information technology companies. Despite the fact that this sector only accounts for 1% of Pakistan’s GDP, it has made significant contributions to the national economy through foreign currency reserves and the employment opportunities it provides. But just how successful are these companies? Here we take a look at the top five tech companies in Pakistan that are making their mark on the global market.

1) NayaTel

NayaTel is a leading telecommunications service provider in Pakistan. The company offers a wide range of services, including fixed line and mobile voice, data, internet, and enterprise solutions. NayaTel has a strong presence in the Pakistani market, with over 2 million customers and a nationwide network. The company is committed to providing excellent customer service and has a team of experienced professionals who are always available to help. They have one of the largest networks in Pakistan, which covers both urban and rural areas. Their offices are located in Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore, and Peshawar.

2) Mobilink

Mobilink is the leading telecommunications service provider in Pakistan, with a customer base of over 63 million. The company offers a wide range of voice and data services on its GSM, 3G, and 4G networks. In addition to being the largest mobile operator in Pakistan, Mobilink is also the country’s largest internet service provider. It operates one of the world’s largest Wi-Fi networks as well as Pakistan’s first free public hotspot network. Currently, it has more than 70% market share in Pakistan’s wireless industry. More than 98% of Mobilink’s customers are on prepaid plans, which has contributed to an increase in the number of postpaid subscribers from 8.6 million at end of 2016 to 11.1 million at the end of 2017.

3) PTCL

PTCL is the largest telecommunications and Internet service provider in Pakistan. It was founded in 1947 and is headquartered in Islamabad. PTCL provides landline, mobile, Internet, and IPTV services to customers across Pakistan. The company has a strong presence in both the urban and rural areas of the country, with over 2 million customers. PTCL is also one of the leading employers in the tech sector, with over 10,000 employees. In July 2016, it became the first Pakistani telecom company to join the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) approved list of companies that can transfer data from EU citizens to other countries.

4) Telenor

The company has been operational for over 20 years and provides a wide range of services including voice, data, and digital communication solutions. Telenor is also one of the largest employers in the country, with over 9,000 employees. Faisalabad Telenor Tower is the tallest building in Pakistan as well as one of the tallest buildings in Asia. The tower stands 275 meters tall and dominates the city’s skyline. Telenor acquired Zong, one of Pakistan’s major mobile operators in 2014 which made it a direct competitor to Jazz (now Warid). Its subsidiary company Globalcom operates under its license for the fixed-line communications sector. It has played an instrumental role in developing mobile networks across the globe from Afghanistan to Bangladesh to Kuwait.

5) Paktel

Paktel is a leading telecommunications service provider in Pakistan. They offer a wide range of services including voice, data, and internet services. They also have a strong focus on customer service and offer a variety of features to their customers. Khaadi: Khaadi was founded by Kashif Hussain who studied design at the London College of Fashion. 

They started with just three tailors, but now they’re one of the largest ready-to-wear fashion brands in Pakistan. 

This company has done really well internationally too! They’ve expanded their clothing line to include accessories, shawls, and even footwear. And if you love street art or know someone who does, then you’ll be excited about the latest project from Khaadi called Areeba Street Art Project which is currently underway in Karachi. PTCL: PTCL (Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited) was established in 1968 as a government-owned corporation that provides telephone services to customers all over Pakistan. 

They provide reliable connections for your phone as well as internet access across different cities throughout the country so it’s always easy to stay connected wherever you are.

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