Warid Telecom is owned by Zain Group, a leading mobile telecommunications company based in Kuwait.
History of Warid Telecom:
- Warid Telecom was founded in 2004 in Pakistan.
- In 2010, Zain Group acquired a controlling stake in Warid Telecom.
- In 2016, Warid Telecom merged with another mobile operator, Mobilink, to form Jazz, the largest mobile operator in Pakistan.
Zain Group:
- Zain Group operates in 8 countries across the Middle East and Africa.
- The company provides a range of telecommunications services, including mobile voice and data, fixed-line services, and broadband internet.
- Zain Group is listed on the Kuwait Stock Exchange.
Warid Telecom Today:
- Although Warid Telecom no longer exists as an independent entity, the brand name is still used for some of Jazz's services.
- Zain Group continues to be a major player in the telecommunications industry in Pakistan through its ownership of Jazz.
