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PTCL Group Delivers Robust Financial Performance with 62% YoY Topline Growth

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Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) announced its financial results for the nine months ended September 30, 2026, at a Board of Directors meeting in Islamabad. According to the company’s press release, PTCL Group recorded 62% year-on-year consolidated revenue growth and maintained momentum across fixed, enterprise and mobile businesses during the third quarter of 2026.

Key Financial Highlights

Consolidated revenue grew by 62% year-on-year, primarily driven by sustained growth in the fixed broadband, enterprise and wholesale segments, alongside strong mobile performance following the successful amalgamation of Ufone and Telenor under PTML.
Consolidated operating profit grew by 181% year-on-year, while net profit reached Rs. 4.7 billion, reflecting benefits from the amalgamation, operational efficiencies and revenue growth.
PTCL revenue grew by 9% year-on-year, with Flash Fiber revenue up 26%, Business Solutions up 15%, Carrier & Wholesale services up 13%, and international business revenue up 11%.
PTCL reported operating profit of Rs. 11 billion and net profit of Rs. 3 billion, a 343% year-on-year improvement.
PTML mobile business revenue increased by 139% year-on-year, driven by consolidation of Telenor Pakistan following the amalgamation and growth in Corporate and Retail segments.
PTML posted operating profit of Rs. 33.5 billion, up 181% year-on-year, reflecting the amalgamation, higher revenue and improved operating performance.
Ubank generated revenue of Rs. 18.3 billion and reported an operating profit, compared with an operating loss in the corresponding period last year. Its bottom line improved by 84% year-on-year.

Strengthening Fixed-Line and Enterprise Leadership

PTCL continued to enhance consumer offerings and its position in fixed broadband. It launched a limited-period Azadi Offer bundling 100 Mbps Flash Fiber with an IPTV set-top box, and partnered with Apple-authorized distributor Mercantile to introduce the iPhone 18 in Pakistan alongside an exclusive Flash Fiber bundle.

The Business Solutions segment maintained momentum amid demand for ICT services, cloud solutions, on-premises AI infrastructure, cybersecurity, managed services, data centre offerings and connectivity.

PTCL said it retained leadership in submarine connectivity, IP bandwidth and domestic bandwidth services for carrier customers.

The addition of 1.5 million subscribers in Q3 increased PTML’s subscriber base to more than 76 million. The company said average revenue per user (ARPU) expanded, supported by portfolio harmonization, usage growth and network integration.

PTML expanded its 5G footprint across major cities, and network integration progressed across 25 districts by quarter-end.

Going forward, PTML plans to prioritize nationwide network consolidation, 5G expansion, network quality, digital capabilities and customer experience. Digital offerings included family-sharing bundles for all subscribers and new self-service features.

Driving Sustainable Social Progress & Digital Inclusion

Under the Ba-Ikhtiar programme, 2,100 women in 22 districts completed digital marketing, e-commerce and digital financial literacy training delivered by U Bank. Beneficiaries received Ufone 5G SIMs with free connectivity and UPaisa wallets. Women entrepreneurs also showcased their achievements at a provincial conference on women’s inclusion in Balochistan.

PTCL signed an MoU with ConnectHear to deploy SILA, an AI-powered sign language solution, at selected customer service centres in Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad, with potential expansion.

PTML partnered with the United Nations’ Polio Eradication Initiative, operated by UNICEF through the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC), to provide GSM connectivity to frontline healthcare workers nationwide.

PTCL’s Pakistan Jitna Jawan Independence Day campaign marked the company’s evolution alongside Pakistan over 79 years. At Dragons of Pakistan 2026, PTCL won five awards: one Silver, one Bronze and three Black Dragons.

PTML continued campaigns highlighting expanded coverage and faster speeds, with consumer engagement supported by the iPhone 18 launch. Ufone and Telenor Pakistan won nine Dragons of Pakistan 2026 awards: two Gold, two Silver and five Black Dragons, spanning marketing, PR, media, digital, and content creation.