Pakistani tech co Zuma Resources sets up UK subsidiary for global connectivity expansion

Zuma Resources Limited has set up a fully owned unit in the United Kingdom, named Zuma Global Ltd, to expand its technology and connectivity business abroad. A notice filed with the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Monday said the entity was established in the UK on September 18, 2026. Sohaib Anwar, a Pakistani citizen, has been named as its director.

The new company is meant to build out the group's technology and cross-border connectivity work, with Britain treated as a central hub for overseas growth. Before entering the market, the company has engaged formally with Ofcom, the British communications watchdog, and adjusted its operating model, customer terms and digital platforms to match UK rules. Planned offerings include eSIMs, physical SIM cards and other connectivity products sold through Zuma's own platforms, including its eSIM marketplace, though the rollout depends on regulatory, commercial and technical conditions.

The firm began operating in Pakistan in 1987 as a yarn producer, selling to European, Far Eastern and Middle Eastern buyers. The company was previously named Bilal Fibres Limited, and the switch to Zuma Resources Limited was announced on August 12, 2025. Today it invests in and partners with companies in technology, AI-enabled services, health tech, EV tech and e-commerce.