Zong is Interested in 3G: CEO Tells PM

by Yasir Ameen

Fan Yunjun, CEO Zong informed Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani that Zong is keen to invest in 3G technology.

CEO of Zong called on Prime Minister at the PM House on Thursday and presented him a cheque of Rs. 1 million for the Flood Relief Fund of the Prime Minister.

Speaking on the occasion, the Prime Minister said that Pakistan and China enjoyed time-tested friendship and the year of 2011 was declared as the year of Pakistan-China friendship to celebrate the 60 years of establishment of diplomatic relations between both countries.

Zong made a cumulative investment of $1.5 billion in 4 years and it has deposited 26 billion rupees as taxes during the same period, he added.

CEO of Zong company wants to extend its operations to new heights, which would provide job opportunities to youth in various fields benefiting from its future projects.

The Prime Minister appreciated the services of Zong, which had reached straight  figure of 13.2 million subscribers and had contributed an amount of Rs 26 billion in the national exchequer over a period of four years as taxes besides providing thousands of job opportunities to the youth of Pakistan.

He directed the Secretary, Ministry information Technology to help Zong in resolving difficulties in the implementation of their extension projects.