Warid presents a fantastic offer for its customers in Multan, Faisalabad and Gujranwala regions that provide both savings and convenience. On the purchase of airtime worth Rs. 2,999 and Rs. 1,799, all new Warid subscribers in and around these regions will get a handset and a Warid SIM, absolutely free!

Terms & Conditions

• Currently this offer is valid for Multan, Faisalabad and Gujranwala regions only.
  (Please click here for list of cities)
• This offer is only for new Warid customers.
• The preloaded balance can be used for on-net calls, off-net calls, international calls, SMS, MMS and GPRS when subscriber is in the above mentioned regions.
• The free balance can only be used in and near the specified regions. Outside the region, your regular balance will be used for calls and SMS.
• The preloaded balance cannot be used for:
  • Offers with daily and monthly rental deductions (e.g. LBC, Zoom etc.)
  • Balance Transfer
• The preloaded balance expiry is 12 months which can be rolled over with additional top ups.
• Zem 30 LCR Package (30 second pulse) is the default package with handset bundle offer.
• The handset bundle offer SIM and the handset cannot be used with any other handset or SIM before the preloaded balance is consumed.
• Upon handset/SIM de-bundling, SIM will be blocked and customers will have to visit the Warid Business Center to re-activate the SIM.
• Customers can use Warid “Bol Anmol” offer upon exhaustion of their preloaded balance.
• For preloaded balance inquiry dial *200*6#.
• Airtime of Rs. 2,999 and Rs. 1,799 is inclusive of taxes.
• “Using SIMs without proper documentation is a crime – PTA.”
• 19.5% FED on usage and 10% withholding tax is deducted on each recharge amount.
• Warid can change the rates at its discretion.

Warid Telecom

Warid Telecom International is an Abu Dhabi based mobile telecommunication firm providing telephony services in Bangladesh, Congo, Pakistan and Uganda. Warid is expected to launch in the Ivory Coast and Georgia soon.

In 2004, Warid Telecom International LLC, purchased a license for operating a nationwide mobile telephony network, (WLL) and long distance international (LDI) for $291 million US dollars and was the first venture of Warid Telecom International LLC.

Warid Pakistan launched its services in May 2005. Within 80 days of launch Warid Pakistan claims to have attracted more than 1 million. users[5]. According to Pakistan Telecommunication Authority, currently Warid Telecom has 18.14 million subscribers as of July 2009. It is ranked as the fourth largest operator in Pakistan. Warid Pakistan claims it has the largest “post-paid” subscriber base in Pakistan.

On June 30, 2007, Singapore Telecommunications Limited (SingTel) and Warid Telecom announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement subsequent to which SingTel will acquire a 30 per cent equity stake in Warid Telecom for an estimated $758 million — valuing the company at an enterprise value of $2.9 billion.

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