Zong and Growtech connect for the most-advanced business solution and agriculture technology
Pakistan’s leading Telecommunication Company, Zong 4G, has
entered into a strategic partnership with GROWTECH Services (www.growtechsol.com) – a
leading agriculture-technology company operating in Pakistan. Through this agreement,
GROWTH Services will provide technological solutions to Zong subscribers to overcome the
agricultural challenges and meet the evolving needs of the farmers. GROWTH is an
agriculture technology company working on a data-driven, scientific basis. Its experts and agronomists lead it to remotely guide the farmer communities through their analytical
advice and recommendations. It has also enabled Agri-commerce by empowering the farmers
to buy inputs and sell outputs.
The agreement was signed between Mr. Faisal Bilal (founder), who represented GROWTECH Services, and the management of Zong 4G in the presence of officials from both entities. The
collaboration with Growtech strengthens Zong 4 G’s position as the trusted
communication and connectivity partner for corporations across Pakistan. The company’s wide-
range corporate portfolio offers flexible and cutting-edge services and solutions that are
designed to meet the ever-evolving needs of the corporate sector.
Through this partnership, farmers who are subscribers of Zong will gain access to state-of-the-
art technologies provided by GROWTH. The digital platform also provides valuable services
based on remote-sensing to help resolve critical issues like agricultural land fertility,
determination of areas infested by pests, crop health, and nutritional needs. It also recommends
a more balanced use of fertilizers, pesticides, and supplements to enrich the soil and reduce the
input cost.
Commenting on the partnership, the spokesperson of Zong 4G said, “With the evolution of
technology, our customers ' the need for data is increasing, and for us, they are the first and
foremost priority. Partnering with Growtech is a testament to our exceptional digital and
connectivity services. It reiterates our longstanding commitment to elevating the quality of life
for the deprived masses, especially the agricultural sector, which is a significant contributor to
food security in Pakistan. This synergy will utilize the latest technologies for the agriculture sector.
Senior Executive of GROWTECH – Mr. Shahnawaz Mahmood said, “Our focus is to enhance
productivity and decrease input costs for farmers, to improve per acre yield across the country.
This digital-inclusion initiative ensures close interactions for comprehensive tech-advisory, as
our farmer-support program accelerates growth throughout the crop cycle.
We have also developed a virtual marketplace (www.growpak.store). Mr. Abdul Rehman
Mahmood commenting on the partnership, mentioned that the value-chain of e-Shops is
connecting all the stakeholders on a single platform, creating an option of group-purchasing to
get lower prices and bargain-deals, to accelerate socio-economic progress.”
