Islamabad — Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL), the nation’s leading telecom and ICT services provider, has announced strong financial and operational results for the half-year ended June 30, 2025, reporting 16% year-on-year revenue growth driven by broadband, mobile, enterprise, and wholesale services.
Financial Highlights
- Group revenue grew 16% YoY; PTCL standalone revenue rose 12% YoY.
- Flash Fiber recorded 62% growth, while Business Solutions expanded 15% YoY.
- Carrier & Wholesale revenue climbed 18%, while the international segment rose 10% YoY.
- PTCL’s operating profit reached Rs. 7.9 billion, up 38% YoY, though the Group posted a net loss of Rs. 3.3 billion due to a one-off Supreme Court-mandated pension liability adjustment.
Subsidiary Performance
- Ufone 4G delivered 17% topline growth, achieving EBIT of Rs. 7.6 billion (vs. Rs. 0.7 billion in HY 2024).
- 4G subscribers grew 13% YoY to 17.5 million (66% penetration).
- Launched ‘Super 5’ plan for shared connectivity.
- Digital sub-brand Onic crossed 300,000 subscribers, posting 132% YoY growth.
- U Microfinance Bank (Ubank) recorded 25% revenue growth, expanding its digital and branch network footprint.
- UPaisa mobile wallet crossed 1 million MAUs, a 155% YoY increase.
- UPTCL self-care app surpassed 5 million MAUs, reflecting rising digital adoption.
Network and Innovation
- PTCL expanded its FTTH (Flash Fiber) footprint, continuing to drive broadband growth.
- Landmark achievements:
- Trans-Pakistan connectivity agreement with Chinese operators to strengthen east-west digital trade.
- Executed wet segment capacity sales from Singapore to Marseille via subsea partnerships.
- Launched Pakistan’s first 5G-ready smart residential community.
- Enterprise business expanded into FinTech, IoT, Trakker, and M2M solutions, securing significant wins across government and financial sectors.
- Wholesale services saw strong demand for IP bandwidth, CDN adoption, and satellite-based broadband, including partnerships for connectivity in AJK and GB.
Customer-Centric Innovation
- PTCL launched automated bill delivery via WhatsApp, a first in the industry.
- Exclusive partnership with Apple’s distributor Mercantile to bundle iPhone 16 with warranties, insurance, and telecom benefits.
Social Impact and Recognition
- PTCL Group won multiple awards at the Pakistan Digital Awards and Effie Pakistan, recognizing achievements in digital innovation, social media, and customer engagement.
- CSR Initiatives via Dil Se platform:
- Ba-Ikhtiar: Women entrepreneurs designed the PSL 2025 Peshawar Zalmi kit, gaining BBC and WEF recognition.
- AI-powered fashion show showcased inclusive technology.
- Clean Water Project expanded from 15,000 to 200,000 beneficiaries with sustainable solutions.
Outlook
The Group reaffirmed its role as Pakistan’s premier integrated telecom operator, driving growth through fiber expansion, 4G penetration, digital services, and regional connectivity projects. Its continued investment in technology and community initiatives reflects its ambition to power the Digital Pakistan vision while expanding its influence in regional digital infrastructure.
