Zong Wins International Award for Pakistan’s First AI-Driven Autonomous Network Platform
Independent report
ISLAMABAD, November 12: Zong, Pakistan’s leading technology services provider and a wholly owned subsidiary of China Mobile, has won the Operational Excellence Leader Award for Innovation at The Fast Mode Awards 2026 for its AI-driven Self-Intelligent Radio Access Network (RAN) Optimization Platform.
The award marks Zong’s second international recognition this year for its artificial intelligence (AI)-driven innovations, highlighting the company’s growing capabilities in intelligent network operations and locally developed technology solutions.
Developed entirely in-house, the platform represents Pakistan’s first deployment of Level 4 autonomous network operations on a live commercial network. It uses AI to independently detect network congestion, implement corrective measures and verify results through an intelligent closed-loop mechanism.
The technology transforms traditionally manual network optimization processes, which could take several days, into automated AI-driven operations. This enables faster responses, improved network performance, greater operational efficiency and more reliable connectivity for customers across the country.
Commenting on the achievement, Zong Chief Technology Officer Mao Weiliang said that artificial intelligence and advanced technologies were central to the company’s strategy for developing next-generation intelligent networks.
He said the Self-Intelligent RAN Optimization Platform takes AI beyond monitoring and recommendations by enabling autonomous decision-making and execution, transforming conventional network operations.
He added that the in-house innovation demonstrated Pakistan’s growing ability to develop and deploy world-class technology solutions, while marking an important step towards fully autonomous and self-optimizing networks.
Zong continues to invest in 5G, artificial intelligence and next-generation digital solutions to strengthen network capabilities, improve operational efficiency and enhance customer experiences.
The latest international recognition reinforces the company’s commitment to supporting Pakistan’s transition towards a digital and intelligent future through innovation, advanced connectivity and transformative technology.
