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How to Build a Billion-Dollar Company | The Story of Mobilink | Zouhair Khaliq | POP # 35Play Button

How to Build a Billion-Dollar Company | The Story of Mobilink | Zouhair Khaliq | POP # 35

Disclaimer: This video is intended solely for educational purposes. The opinions shared by the guest are their personal views. We do not intend to defame or harm any person, brand, product, country, or profession mentioned in the video. Our goal is to provide information to help the audience make informed choices. 🔔 Subscribe to Pakistan Observer Podcast for more insightful conversations: @pakistanobserverofficial Timestamps: 1:17 – Importance of discipline 2:48 – Managing time effectively 4:51 – On work-life balance 9:06 – Who is Zouhair Abdul Khaliq? 23:55 – Transforming Mobilink’s trajectory 36:30 – Why is network coverage so poor in Pakistan? 40:56 – Pakistan’s brain drain 44:31 – Long-term impact of brain drain 46:41 – On AI 48:48 – On Pakistan and its future 52:29 – Incubation centers & microfinance in Pakistan 1:01:58 – Book recommendation 1:03:47 – On regrets 1:04:19 – On being proud 1:04:39 – What’s next for Zouhair Abdul Khaliq About the Guest – Mr. Zouhair A. Khaliq Zouhair A. Khaliq is a seasoned technology and telecom leader with over 37 years of global experience. As the former CEO of Mobilink (now Jazz), he led the company’s growth from 1 million to over 30 million subscribers, establishing it as a market leader in Pakistan. He is also the Co-Founder and General Partner at Teamup Ventures and a Co-Founder of Teamup@NIC, where he actively supports Pakistan’s startup and innovation ecosystem. About the Host – Abdullah Gauhar Malik Abdullah Gauhar Malik is the Digital Head at Pakistan Observer, hosting deep-dive conversations with changemakers, experts, and thought leaders through the Pakistan Observer Podcast. About This Episode In this insightful episode of the Pakistan Observer Podcast, Zouhair A. Khaliq shares lessons from decades of leadership in telecom, entrepreneurship, and innovation. From discipline and time management to building one of Pakistan’s largest telecom networks, he reflects on the challenges and opportunities shaping the country today. The conversation also dives into AI, brain drain, the future of Pakistan, and the role of incubation and microfinance in driving sustainable growth. Join the Conversation Which insight from Zouhair A. Khaliq stood out to you the most? Share your thoughts in the comments — we’d love to hear from you! If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more engaging conversations. #PakistanObserverPodcast #ZouhairKhaliq #Mobilink #Jazz #Pakistan #AbdullahGauharMalik #Podcast

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