Aamir Ibrahim, CEO of JazzWorld and Chairman Mobilink Bank, recently met with Ajay Banga, President of the World Bank, to discuss priorities for accelerating inclusive growth in Pakistan, with a focus on deepening digital and financial inclusion – particularly for women and underserved communities.

At the center of the discussion was a practical framework shaping modern opportunity: When smartphones, broadband, and digital payments come together, they enable the digitization of the economy. The leaders explored how trusted digital platforms, practical innovation, and strong partnerships can convert connectivity into real economic participation by enabling jobs, skills development, and access to financial services at scale.

The discussion explored how trusted digital platforms, practical innovation, and strong partnerships can convert connectivity into real economic participation by enabling jobs, skills development, and access to financial services at scale.

Aamir emphasized that digital infrastructure delivers meaningful impact only when it improves everyday lives. The conversation highlighted key enablers that can help move the needle for Pakistan, including affordable smartphones, digital payments adoption, job creation, and empowering small businesses to grow.

Both leaders underscored the importance of ensuring that digital transformation supports how people work, learn, and earn – translating technology investments into broader opportunity and inclusive economic progress.

Reaffirming JazzWorld’s commitment to inclusive growth, Aamir noted the company’s continued focus on building platforms and partnerships designed to convert connectivity into capability, advancing its vision of delivering a Better Life For All.