Inauguration
of Select Technologies Factory (wholly owned subsidiary of Air Link Communication Ltd.) in collaboration with Xiaomi H.K. Limited



Mr. Muzzaffar
Hayat Piracha, CEO Select Technologies, commenting on this auspicious occasion
said, “Our partnership with Xiaomi is a wonderful news not only for the company
but also for Pakistan.
Xiaomi is a
global tech giant and market leader in innovative technology which is not only
limited to smartphones. This venture will open many avenues as smartphone
manufacturing is the first step towards a bigger goal. My aim is to register
Pakistan on the global technological map with a vision of par excellence
service delivery and product provision to every nook and corner of Pakistan. We
will not only be localizing manufacturing; this will consequentially enhance
exports of Pakistan and help us play our role in reducing the import bill.”
Companies around the globe consider Pakistan’s mobile market as an emerging
market with a plethora of opportunities for businesses. With
emergence of 3G/4G technology there has been a significant increase subscriber base of mobile
operators. Locking on this opportunity, mobile brands are providing
consumers with a wider choice of smartphones at more affordable prices
in the low tier range.
This initiative is expected to drive a sales volume
of 550 million USD in revenue. The huge production size will not only create new job opportunities for the citizens
of Pakistan, but will also contribute to reduction
in the country’s import bill and enabling new possibilities in international business.