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SIALKOT - Techlogix said on Wednesday that it opened a regional headquarters, a move analysts say could reshape the country's telecom sector.

Not everyone is convinced. Critics point to a shortage of skilled engineers, unreliable power supply and a tax regime that changes almost every budget cycle as reasons for caution.

The challenge now is execution. Previous attempts to build large-scale technology infrastructure in the country have stalled because of financing gaps and bureaucratic delays.

Winners and losers

Employees will be offered training through a partnership with Aga Khan University, the company said, with a focus on cloud engineering, data analysis and product management.

"Every startup founder in Rawalpindi is asking the same question: how do we compete with global platforms on a fraction of the budget?"
Rabia Ahmed, policy adviser at PTCL

The move comes as regulators tighten oversight. the Higher Education Commission issued new guidelines in June requiring companies to store customer data locally and to report security incidents within 72 hours.

Why it matters

Behind the scenes, the deal took nearly 12 months to negotiate, according to two people involved in the talks who asked not to be named because the discussions were private.

Key points

New features will support Urdu alongside English
Rollout begins in Hyderabad and Faisalabad before expanding nationwide
Regulatory approval from the National Incubation Center still pending
Partnership with NUST to train local engineers

Investors remain cautiously optimistic. Total venture funding into Pakistani startups reached $12 million in Q1 2025, the strongest quarter since 2021.

Analysts at Systems Limited estimate that the addressable market could be worth $150 million by 2027, driven by a young population and rising smartphone ownership.

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