Warid Telecom (Pvt.) Ltd. and Trafco Group have renewed their agreement BY signing another contract through which Trafco Group will utilise the voice and data communication services of the GSM and EDGE network of Warid Telecom.
Warid Telecom (Pvt.) Ltd. is providing voice and communications services through its state of the art GSM and EDGE network to Trafco since May 2006.
Both Trafco and Warid have enjoyed and benefitted from the partnership and has decided to strengthen the business relationship by extending the service contract for another year. Warid Telecom’s Acting Chief Executive Officer Faisal Khan and Trafco Group’s Chairman Tahir Malik signed the agreements at an impressive ceremony which was attended by corporate leaders and leading members of the business community.
Board Member Warid Telecom Pervez A. Shahid graced the ceremony with his presence. Warid’s Chief Commercial Officer Thomas Yeo along with other senior officials of Warid and Trafco were also present at the occasion.
Pervez A. Shahid, Board Member Warid Telecom said, “We are happy that Warid Telecom has become the primary choice of Pakistani subscriber fulfilling the complete communication needs. We are not only the leader for the provision of voice telephony but also becoming the first choice for providing data communication services as well.      Under the leadership of our Chairman Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan and guidance of Mr. Bashir A. Tahir, Chief Executive Officer of Abu Dhabi Group, Warid is all set to become the best mobile phone operator in Pakistan.”
Speaking on the occasion, Warid Telecom’s Acting Chief Executive Officer Faisal Khan said, “We are proud to have been working with country’s leading logistics and vehicle tracking group.
Our relationship has proved successful and beneficial for both companies. Warid contract renewal with Trafco reflects the confidence we enjoy from our corporate clients.”     Warid’s Chief Commercial Officer Thomas Yeo said, “Warid Telecom is providing best quality voice and communication services through its widest EDGE and GPRS coverage network”.
“We are proud to be able to value add to our client’s business through our dedicated account services team. We are honor to be a part of Trafco success in growing their business and customer base with our full suites of communication products. We are delighted to have Trafco confidence in us and we are sure the partnership will go a long way,” he added.
Chairman Trafco Group Tahir Malik said, “Trafco Group being one of the leading and renowned groups of Pakistan has a top of the line logistics and freight forwarding company and the most high-tech GSM/GPRS vehicle tracking company under its umbrella.
“In order to provide the most excellent services in our business we can only trust the operator having best quality GSM / GPRS network along with flawless customer services and technical back-up support. Warid has proved itself the best communication service provider and we will continue to work together.”
Warid Telecom is a joint venture between Abu Dhabi Group and SingTel Group. Abu Dhabi Group entered into a strategic alliance with Singapore Telecom.
Subsequent to this transaction in July 2007, telecom giant SingTel acquired 30 percent equity stake in Warid Telecom, Pakistan, for US$758 million. This partnership is part of a strategy to support Warid Telecom’s continued growth and to enhance its market position.
Abu Dhabi Group, one of the largest business groups in the Middle East and the single largest foreign investor in Pakistan. Abu Dhabi Group is led by His Highness Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan.
Group’s other successful investments in Pakistan besides Warid Telecom includes Bank Alfalah, United Bank Limited, Taavun, Wateen Telecom and Raseen technologies. The group has launched its telecom operations in Bangladesh, Congo-Brazzaville and Uganda. Also, there are plans in place to launch services in the Ivory Coast soon.
Trafco Logistics (Pvt) Ltd., is Pakistan’s premium Logistic, Freight Management and Commercial Shipping Services Company with an incompatible network throughout the country and associates in more than 270 destinations internationally.
Trafco Logistics (pvt) ltd., is one of the most experienced companies in Pakistan, handling shipments from the manufacturing suppliers doors to consignee’s warehouse or to the final installation site.
Trafco serves fortune 1500 companies in the High tech and Electronics, Food industry, Industrial, Pharmaceutical, Health Care, Textile, Leather and Consumer Products Industry etc. With a huge network of services Trafco remains firm to provide its basic value added services including postponement, inspection, returns and salvage.