TECNO Mobile, a prominent figure in the mobile phone industry, received accolades for its remarkable strides in technology transformation and women’s financial inclusion. The honor was bestowed by His Excellency, Mr. Arif Alvi, President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, at a prestigious event held at Awan-e-Sadar.
The gathering brought together esteemed industry leaders, policymakers, corporate executives, startups, and companies excelling in promoting women’s financial inclusion and technological advancements. Themed “Embracing Financial Inclusion & Business Transformation,” the event celebrated TECNO Mobile’s pioneering efforts in local manufacturing, as it became the first mobile phone assembler in Pakistan. President Alvi commended TECNO’s commitment to local production during the ceremony.
TECNO Mobile’s cutting-edge factories, boasting 11 production lines, have a remarkable capacity of 850,000 smartphones per month. In 2023 alone, the company assembled 1.4 million smartphones, cementing its position as one of Pakistan’s largest mobile phone manufacturers. Noteworthy is TECNO’s workforce composition, with 30% female employees, marking the highest representation of women in local mobile phone manufacturing.
In its pursuit of innovation, TECNO has established strategic partnerships with industry leaders like Jazz and NUST, driving Pakistan towards the 5G technology era. The inauguration of Pakistan’s first 5G testing lab at NUST underscores TECNO’s commitment to technological advancement and academic research. By providing 5G mobile phones for research purposes, TECNO supports initiatives across various sectors, including health, education, finance, disaster management, climate change, agri-tech, and industry.
Mr. Adeel Tahir, Sales Director of TECNO Pakistan, expressed pride in the company’s achievements, stating, “It is an honor to receive recognition from the highest levels of the state. We take pride in being the first company to undertake mobile phone manufacturing in Pakistan and in having the highest ratio of women working in our manufacturing plants. The collaboration with Jazz and NUST for 5G research and academic purposes lays the groundwork for startups and a thriving 5G ecosystem in Pakistan. This is a moment of great pride for TECNO Pakistan.”
