Islamabad, Apr 8: Transworld Associates (TWA) Pakistan’s leading Submarine IP Capacity Provider, and Wateen Telecom, Pakistan’s leading Fiber Infrastructure Provider for Enterprises have entered a strategic partnership leveraging Wateen’s long-haul fiber infrastructure to drive Pakistan’s digital transformation.
The agreement was signed between Mr. Saad Muzaffar Waraich, President of TWA, and Mr. Adil Rashid, CEO of Wateen. The senior representatives from both organizations were also present at the contract signing ceremony.
Under this collaboration, Wateen will provide over 6,000+ kilometers of its extensive long-haul fiber network to TWA, enabling the deployment of a state-of-the-art DWDM infrastructure across Pakistan. In addition to the fiber network, Wateen will also extend fiber O&M services, along with co-location facilities to ensure seamless deployment and optimal performance.
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Through this agreement TWA aims to build a more connected Pakistan, ensuring that businesses and consumers alike benefit from enhanced connectivity, improved resilience, and expanded digital solutions.
This partnership underscores TWA’s and Wateen’s commitment to fostering innovation, operational excellence, and sustainable growth within Pakistan’s rapidly evolving telecommunications landscape. This collaborative effort will pave way for a strategic initiative ensuring significant value by leveraging shared infrastructure and expertise.
Saad Muzaffar Waraich, President of TWA, expressed his enthusiasm about the partnership, stating: “This strategic alliance with Wateen marks a significant milestone for TWA as we strengthen our infrastructure to meet the growing demands of connectivity across Pakistan as well as internationally. By leveraging Wateen’s extensive fiber network and operational expertise, we are poised to deliver superior services to our customers while paving the way for future innovations in connectivity and beyond.”
Adil Rashid, CEO of Wateen, commented on the partnership, saying: “We are proud to collaborate with TWA in this transformative venture to enhance Pakistan’s digital infrastructure. Our shared vision is to create a resilient and future-ready network that not only supports the current digital landscape but also accelerates the country’s journey towards a more connected and sustainable future. Together, we are committed to delivering excellence and driving progress across the ICT ecosystem.”
Dense Wavelength-Division Multiplexing, is a fiber optics technology that allows multiple data streams to be transmitted over a single optical fiber by using different light wavelengths, effectively increasing the bandwidth and capacity of fiber networks.
Furthermore, Wateen and TWA plans to expand their collaboration to explore new potential opportunities of mutual benefit in other areas of key importance.
These include enhancing consumer connectivity solutions, international private lease circuits (IPLC), the resale and distribution of international bandwidth, and the provision of solar energy solutions.
Both companies are dedicated to pursuing these key initiatives to deliver innovative services, drive growth, and contribute to the advancement of Pakistan’s ICT and energy sectors.
DWDM or Dense Wavelength-Division Multiplexing, is a fiber optics technology that allows multiple data streams to be transmitted over a single optical fiber by using different light wavelengths, effectively increasing the bandwidth and capacity of fiber networks.
