PTCL Posts Strong Operating Profit Growth
Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) reported a 12% year-on-year increase in consolidated revenue for fiscal year 2025, supported by robust growth in its fiber and enterprise segments. The company’s consolidated operating profit surged 216% compared to the previous year, reflecting improved operational performance across its business lines.
The growth was primarily driven by a 50% increase in PTCL Flash Fiber revenue and a 16% rise in Business Solutions. Flash Fiber maintained its leadership position in the fiber broadband market with a 33% share, underscoring the company’s continued expansion in high-speed internet services.
PTCL Posts Strong Operating Profit Growth
Despite the strong operating performance, PTCL posted a consolidated net loss of Rs 9.7 billion. The loss was attributed to accelerated Expected Credit Loss (ECL) provisioning at Ubank, which weighed on overall profitability.
At the standalone level, PTCL demonstrated solid financial progress. Operating profit climbed 49% year-on-year to Rs 18.2 billion, while the company recorded a net profit of Rs 1.4 billion despite absorbing a Rs 6.9 billion pension liability. The improvement highlights enhanced cost management and stronger core operations.
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Subsidiary Ufone also delivered notable gains, posting 14% year-on-year revenue growth. Ufone’s operating profit surged 283% to Rs 17.6 billion, while its net losses narrowed by 89%, reflecting operational efficiencies and improved market performance.
PTCL further strengthened its market position by completing the acquisition of Telenor Pakistan on December 31, 2025. Operational consolidation is set to begin from January 1, 2026. The planned merger of Telenor Pakistan and Ufone aims to enhance nationwide coverage, improve network efficiency, and bolster competitiveness in Pakistan’s telecom sector.
Digital services continued to gain traction across the group. UPaisa surpassed 1.5 million 30-day active users, with monthly transactions reaching 13.2 million, marking a 57% year-on-year increase. Transaction throughput rose 33% to Rs 21.9 billion, highlighting growing adoption of digital financial services. Platforms such as the UPTCL App and Ufone Onic also recorded strong user growth, reflecting expanding digital engagement.
Flash Fiber Growth Drives PTCL Performance
In the enterprise and ICT domain, PTCL expanded its footprint across mobility solutions, Internet of Things (IoT), fintech, and government contracts. PTCL Smart Cloud onboarded digital banks, enterprises, and public-sector clients, strengthening its position in cloud and managed services. Meanwhile, wholesale and international segments posted growth through IP bandwidth services and submarine cable network operations.
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Beyond commercial performance, PTCL continued its social responsibility initiatives under the “Dil Se” platform. Projects included clean water installations in Thar and Umerkot, AI-powered sign-language early warning systems, and the Ba-Ikhtiar program, which trained 79 women in digital entrepreneurship.
The FY2025 results reflect PTCL’s strategic focus on fiber expansion, digital transformation, enterprise solutions, and operational consolidation, positioning the group for continued growth in Pakistan’s evolving telecommunications landscape.
