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ISLAMABAD, Nov 7 (APP):In a year defined by escalating climate challenges, Jazz has been recognized at the 3rd SDPI Sustainability Awards for its pioneering Early Warning System (EWS) — a digital solution that turns mobile technology into a life-saving network.
The company received the Award for Disaster Resilience and Climate Risk Management from Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Ahsan Iqbal, during the 28th Sustainable Development Conference (SDC) hosted by the Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) here Friday.
Developed in collaboration with the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) and supported by GSMA’s Mobile for Humanitarian Innovation (M4H) program, the Jazz EWS has emerged as a digital shield for millions. By sending geo-targeted alerts in real time, the system has reached over 50 million people across Pakistan giving families precious minutes to move to safety, safeguard their homes, and protect their livelihoods when floods, heatwaves, or other natural disasters strike.
Zaheer Mehdi, Group Chief Corporate and Regulatory Affairs Officer at Jazz, said, “Behind every alert sent is a story of a life protected, a family given time to act. This recognition from SDPI honors the purpose that drives us, using connectivity to care. Through our partnership with NDMA and GSMA, we’re ensuring that no one is left unprepared when disaster strikes, and that technology serves as a source of safety, not just convenience.”
The recognition coincided with Jazz’s active participation in the SDPI 28th Sustainable Development Council, held under the theme “Sustainable Development in the Emerging World Dis|Order.” The conference brought together policymakers, development practitioners, and thought leaders to explore pathways for resilience amid global uncertainty and climate disruption.
During the event, Zaheer Mehdi delivered opening remarks at the Policy Dialogue on “Telecom and the Digital Future of Pakistan: Artificial Intelligence, Connectivity, and the Frontiers of Development.” He underscored that telecom remains the backbone of Pakistan’s digital transformation, calling for responsible and inclusive AI integration to drive equitable progress, said a news release.
“At Jazz, our mission is simple, to improve lives and livelihoods through technology,” he noted. “That means providing affordable access, building trust through responsible data use, and equipping Pakistanis with digital skills so our nation becomes a creator in the global digital economy, not merely a consumer.”
Adding to Jazz’s representation, Fatima Akhtar, Head of Communications & Sustainability, joined a high-level roundtable on “Anticipating Tomorrow: Forging Pakistan’s National Strategy for Proactive Disaster Risk Reduction.” She emphasized that public–private partnerships and technology-driven awareness can empower communities to act before crises escalate, turning preparedness into a shared social responsibility.
Through initiatives like the Early Warning System and continued participation in national climate and policy dialogues, Jazz reaffirms its commitment to putting people at the heart of digital progress. Guided by empathy, innovation, and inclusion, Jazz continues to shape a safer, more resilient Pakistan, where technology not only connects, but also protects.