ISLAMABAD, Feb 24 (APP):Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL), the country’s leading telecom and ICT services provider, recorded a 12% year-on-year (YoY) increase in consolidated revenue for the year ended December 31, 2025, driven by 50% growth in Flash Fiber and 16% growth in Business Solutions compared to the previous financial year.
PTCL announced its consolidated annual financial results, highlighting strong revenue growth and reaffirming its position as Pakistan’s premier integrated telecom and ICT services provider.
Consolidated revenue rose by 12% YoY, supported by robust performance across fixed broadband, enterprise, wholesale, and mobile services.
Consolidated operating profit surged by 216% year-on-year, reflecting improved operational efficiency. However, the Group recorded a net loss of Rs. 9.7 billion, primarily due to accelerated Expected Credit Loss (ECL) provisioning at Ubank following revisions to the Prudential Regulations.
The Carrier and Wholesale segment maintained strong momentum, posting 28% growth, while the international segment registered a 3% YoY revenue increase.
At the standalone level, PTCL’s operating profit reached Rs. 18.2 billion, marking a 49% YoY increase. The company posted a net profit of Rs. 1.4 billion despite the one-off booking of an additional pension liability amounting to Rs. 6.9 billion, pursuant to a decision by the Supreme Court of Pakistan.
Ufone recorded 14% YoY revenue growth, driven by retail and corporate segments. Its operating profit reached Rs. 17.6 billion, reflecting a 283% increase year-on-year, while the net loss narrowed significantly by 89%.
PTCL achieved a major milestone with the successful acquisition of Telenor Pakistan after securing all requisite regulatory approvals. The transaction was formally completed on December 31, 2025. However, Telenor Pakistan’s operational results will be consolidated from January 1, 2026.
With Telenor Pakistan and Orion Towers operating as wholly owned subsidiaries, the acquisition marks one of Pakistan’s most significant telecom consolidations. PTCL has initiated steps toward the planned amalgamation of Telenor Pakistan and Ufone, subject to regulatory approvals.
The integration aims to enhance nationwide network coverage, improve operational efficiencies, strengthen market competitiveness, and support long-term strategic priorities across connectivity and digital services.
PTCL Flash Fiber continued to lead the fiber broadband market, achieving 50% year-on-year growth and maintaining the highest subscriber market share at 33%. The introduction of the high-value “Tez Raftaar” offer expanded access to affordable high-speed internet, enhancing customer experience and supporting broader digital adoption.
Digital services, including UPaisa, delivered strong performance in FY2025, with its 30-day active user base exceeding 1.5 million. Transactions increased by 57% year-on-year, reaching a record monthly peak of 13.2 million, while throughput rose by 33% to a highest-ever monthly level of Rs. 21.9 billion.
The UPTCL (Self-Care) App recorded strong customer adoption, with monthly active users surpassing 5.7 million. Ufone’s digital sub-brand Onic crossed 406,000 subscribers, achieving 169% YoY growth through a fully digital operating model.
During 2025, PTCL and Ufone expanded their enterprise footprint by strengthening mobility, connectivity, and digital services nationwide. Ufone enhanced GSM-based corporate offerings and scaled its Device-as-a-Service platform to support field operations, IoT, and M2M use cases, securing high-value contracts across government, Trakker, and emerging verticals including fintech.
PTCL Smart Cloud recorded robust growth by onboarding digital banks, fintechs, enterprises, and government institutions, driven by rising demand for sovereign cloud, managed security, and disaster recovery solutions. The company also expanded and upgraded AI-ready, high-performance data center infrastructure, while the Wholesale segment recorded growth in 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, supporting increasing global data demand.
Across the enterprise segment, PTCL secured major ICT and telecom projects spanning banking, education, aviation, healthcare, government, financial institutions, and public-sector organizations, while enhancing service quality and customer experience. The company also delivered Pakistan’s first 5G-ready smart residential community, integrating seamless connectivity with modern living to enable a future-ready digital lifestyle.
As part of its digital innovation drive, PTCL became the first operator in Pakistan to enable end-to-end bill payments and monthly PDF billing via WhatsApp, enhancing digital convenience and accessibility.
The company 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, providing official devices, extended warranties, insurance coverage, and integrated telecom benefits.
PTCL’s performance was recognised at the Dragons of Pakistan 2025 Awards and the Dragons of Asia 2025 Awards, where the company received Gold recognition for its clean water access campaign under the “Dil Se” platform, along with accolades for creative excellence and high-impact social initiatives.
Under the “Dil Se” platform, PTCL advanced its social impact agenda across Tech 4 Inclusion, Tech 4 Social Innovation, and Act of Kindness, aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals and focused on digital inclusion, resilience, and access to essential services.
The Ba-Ikhtiar programme marked a milestone year, with 79 women graduating from digital and entrepreneurial training and launching independent ventures. The initiative gained national visibility through Pakistan’s first AI-powered fashion showcase, the Peshawar Zalmi PSL kit collaboration, media coverage on BBC Urdu and Pashto, and expansion to 23 cities, prioritising flood-affected regions.
PTCL and Ufone also strengthened inclusive technology through their partnership with ConnectHear, launching the world’s first AI-powered sign-language early warning system for the Deaf community, supported by the GSMA Innovation Fund and showcased at leading global forums, including Gitex Global 2025 in Dubai.
Public health and safety initiatives continued through support for UNICEF’s polio awareness campaigns, provision of free connectivity in flood-affected districts, and uninterrupted communication services during emergencies. Under the Act of Kindness pillar, PTCL expanded access to clean water in remote areas such as Thar and Umerkot, earning Gold awards at both Dragons of Pakistan and Dragons of Asia.
A new MoU with PPAF will further extend water interventions across South Punjab and Thar, benefiting more than 200,000 people.
These initiatives reflect PTCL’s continued commitment to delivering measurable social impact alongside sustainable long-term business growth.