ISLAMABAD: Zong has set another milestone in Pakistan’s e-sports industry with the success of Zong Engage PUBGM Manhunt II. The event is now recognized as Pakistan’s largest third-party PUBG tournament. The semifinals and grand finals were livestreamed from November 8 to November 10 on Zong’s YouTube and Facebook channels. The broadcasts drew thousands of live viewers from across the world.
Hosted under the Zong Engage platform, the competition broke participation records. More than 26,000 gamers and over 1,300 registered teams entered the contest. The tournament highlighted Pakistan’s rapidly expanding e-sports community and supported Zong’s aim to promote digital innovation and empowerment.
Local and International Teams Compete on a Shared Stage
Zong Engage Manhunt II placed emerging Pakistani PUBG Mobile talent beside leading international teams. Competitors included teams from events like EWC 2025 and the PUBGM Super League CSA. After a demanding qualifying stage, seven Pakistani teams secured places in the playoffs. These teams included Valyrians Esports, Team Xotics, Aminz Esports, Demon Esports, R3gicide, SSP Uprising and Viper Esports. They joined top sides such as Earena, Horra Esports, ASI8 and Team Secret.
The three-day playoff round attracted 235,000 views on Zong’s YouTube channel. The finals featured 18 teams, including nine international teams and nine Pakistani teams. The concluding showdown generated 390,000 views and trended globally. Defending champions ASI8 completed a remarkable comeback on the final day. They defeated Vietnam’s Team Flash by only six points.
Event Offers Interactive Activities and Exclusive Prizes
The event also featured a live e-sports trivia segment, which added an interactive element for viewers. Participants entered for a chance to win prizes. Three winners received new Apple AirPods 4 sponsored by Mercantile. The tournament involved major partners, including Golootlo, InMobiles, Mercantile, PUBGM and Bloodmoon eSports.
Zong Highlights Commitment to Pakistan’s Gaming Future
Sajid Munir, Zong’s Head of Marketing, praised the tournament’s impact. He said Zong had taken another bold step in shaping Pakistan’s e-sports landscape. He added that the company aimed to unite gamers, break records and promote innovation.
Through Zong Engage, the company continues to expand Pakistan’s digital ecosystem. The platform is transforming mobile gaming into a space that encourages community engagement, creativity and national pride.
