Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL), the country’s leading telecom and ICT services provider, has announced its consolidated financial results for the year ended December 31, 2025, reporting strong year-on-year revenue growth and significant operational improvement across key segments.
Strong Revenue Growth and Operational Performance
PTCL’s consolidated revenue increased by 12% year on year, driven by robust performance in fixed broadband, enterprise, wholesale and mobile services. Consolidated operating profit surged by 216% compared to the previous year, reflecting strengthened operational efficiency.
However, the Group recorded a net loss of Rs. 9.7 billion, primarily due to accelerated Expected Credit Loss provisioning at Ubank following revisions to Prudential Regulations.
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On a standalone basis, PTCL’s revenue also grew by 12% year on year. Flash Fiber led the growth with a 50% increase, while Business Solutions expanded by 16% compared to the previous financial year. Carrier and Wholesale maintained momentum with 28% growth, and the international segment recorded a 3% revenue increase.
PTCL’s operating profit reached Rs. 18.2 billion, up 49% year on year. The company posted a net profit of Rs. 1.4 billion despite a one-off additional pension liability booking of Rs. 6.9 billion following a decision by the Honourable Supreme Court of Pakistan.
Ufone’s revenue grew by 14% year on year, driven by retail and corporate segments. Its operating profit reached PKR 17.6 billion, reflecting 283% growth, while net losses were reduced by 89%.
Landmark Acquisition of Telenor Pakistan
PTCL completed the acquisition of Telenor Pakistan on December 31, 2025, after receiving all required regulatory approvals. Operational results of Telenor Pakistan will be consolidated from January 1, 2026.
With Telenor Pakistan and Orion Towers now wholly owned subsidiaries, the transaction marks one of Pakistan’s most significant telecom consolidations. PTCL has initiated the planned amalgamation of Telenor Pakistan and Ufone, subject to regulatory approvals. The integration aims to enhance nationwide coverage, improve operational efficiencies, strengthen market competitiveness and support long-term strategic priorities in connectivity and digital services.
Broadband, Digital and Enterprise Expansion
PTCL Flash Fiber maintained market leadership with 50% year-on-year growth and the highest subscriber market share of 33%. The ‘Tez Raftaar’ offer expanded access to affordable high-speed internet.
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Digital services delivered strong results. UPaisa’s 30-day active users exceeded 1.5 million. Transactions grew 57% year on year, reaching a monthly peak of 13.2 million. Throughput increased 33% to a record monthly level of PKR 21.9 billion. The UPTCL self-care app surpassed 5.7 million monthly active users. Ufone’s digital sub-brand Onic crossed 406,000 subscribers, achieving 169% growth through a fully digital operating model.
PTCL Smart Cloud expanded significantly, onboarding digital banks, fintechs, enterprises and government institutions. AI-ready data center infrastructure was upgraded, while the wholesale segment grew IP bandwidth and managed capacity through strategic partnerships with mobile operators and satellite providers.
Internationally, PTCL strengthened its carrier wholesale leadership through a diversified submarine cable network and resilient national fiber infrastructure.
The company secured major ICT and telecom projects across banking, education, aviation, healthcare and public-sector organizations. It also delivered Pakistan’s first 5G-ready smart residential community and became the first operator in Pakistan to enable end-to-end bill payments and monthly PDF billing via WhatsApp.
PTCL partnered with Mercantile, Apple’s authorised distributor in Pakistan, to launch the iPhone 17 series bundled with Ufone and PTCL Flash Fiber offers in Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad.
Awards and Social Impact
PTCL received Gold recognition at the Dragons of Pakistan 2025 Awards and Dragons of Asia 2025 Awards for its clean water access campaign under the ‘Dil Se’ platform.
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Under Tech 4 Inclusion, Tech 4 Social Innovation and Act of Kindness pillars, aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, PTCL expanded digital inclusion initiatives. The Ba-Ikhtiar program graduated 79 women who launched independent ventures. The initiative expanded to 23 cities and gained visibility through BBC Urdu and Pashto coverage.
In partnership with ConnectHear, PTCL and Ufone launched the world’s first AI-powered sign-language early warning system for the Deaf community, supported by the GSMA Innovation Fund and showcased at Gitex Global 2025.
The company supported UNICEF’s polio awareness campaigns, provided connectivity in flood-affected districts and expanded clean water access in Thar and Umerkot. A new MoU with PPAF will extend water interventions across South Punjab and Thar, benefiting over 200,000 people.
These initiatives underscore PTCL’s focus on delivering measurable social impact alongside sustained business growth.
