PTCL

PTCL

http://www.ptcl.com.pk/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/ptcl-official/

PTCL, a privately owned company headquartered in Pakistan and a subsidiary of e&, was founded in 1947 and employs approximately 20,370 individuals. The company reported $790.0M in revenue as of 2024 and functions as a tier 1 media tech buyer. PTCL primarily operates as a telecommunications and internet service provider in Pakistan, with Ufone 4G listed among its subsidiaries.

2024 Revenue

Founded

1947

Headcount

20,362

Headquarters

Pakistan

Primary Segment

Telecoms

Ownership

Privately Owned

News Summary:

On May 1, 2026, Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) rejected recent media reports suggesting a potential change in the investment position of e& (formerly Etisalat) in Pakistan, terming them “baseless and speculative.” PTCL stated it was not aware of the sources cited in these reports and emphasized the need for accurate reporting to prevent unnecessary market speculation. The company also affirmed that its managing shareholder, e&, remains closely engaged with PTCL, sharing a focus on delivering long-term value and advancing Pakistan’s digital ecosystem. This followed earlier denials on April 30, 2026, when PTCL firmly dismissed claims that e& was planning an exit from Pakistan. At that time, management clarified that no discussions regarding an exit had taken place and confirmed PTCL's continued close coordination with e& on strategy, business planning, and operational performance.

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PTCL offers 5 products in the connectivity and cloud and media and telecoms services industries. PTCL's product portfolio comprises of media and TV services, telecoms, consumer electronics and enterprise connectivity services.

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PTCL's revenues were less than $1B in 2024. Caretta Research has split PTCL's revenue into 6 different product categories, the largest of which is enterprise broadband and voice. For full access to PTCL's revenue breakdown subscribe to Caretta Portal.

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May

22nd

2026

12:42

Emerging Tech, Partnerships and Alliances, B2B Tag

PTCL and Mercantile Pakistan announce strategic partnership for the promotion of Apple MacBook Neo

Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL), Pakistan’s leading integrated information and communication technology (ICT) company, has entered a strategic partnership with , the authorised distributor & service provider of Apple products in Pakistan. In pursuance of the partnership, PTCL will facilitate customer access to through its established digital channels: Website, and dedicated support helpline.

The Nation Pakistan

May

22nd

2026

08:31

Emerging Tech, Partnerships and Alliances, B2B Tag

PTCL and Mercantile Pakistan Announce Strategic Partnership for the Promotion of Apple MacBook Neo

Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL), Pakistan’s leading integrated information and communication technology (ICT) company, has entered a strategic partnership with Mercantile Pakistan, the authorised distributor & service provider of Apple products in Pakistan. In pursuance of the partnership, PTCL will facilitate customer access to Apple MacBook Neo through its established digital channels: Flash Fiber Website, and dedicated support helpline.

May

22nd

2026

05:39

Emerging Tech, Partnerships and Alliances, B2B Tag

PTCL and Mercantile Pakistan Announce Strategic Partnership for the Promotion of Apple MacBook Neo

Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL), Pakistan’s leading integrated information and communication technology (ICT) company, has entered a strategic partnership with Mercantile Pakistan, the authorised distributor & service provider of Apple products in Pakistan. In pursuance of the partnership, PTCL will facilitate customer access to Apple MacBook Neo through its established digital channels: Flash Fiber Website, and dedicated support helpline.

May

21st

2026

01:40

PTCL & Ufone achieve PCI DSS v4.0.1 certification, strengthening secure payment card data handling

Pakistan's leading telecom and digital services providers PTCL and Ufone have successfully achieved PCI DSS v4.0.1 certification for 2026, strengthening their secure payment card data handling capabilities and alignment with international cybersecurity standards. The certification was awarded by Risk Associates, a globally recognized PCI Qualified Security Assessor (QSA), following an independent assessment of PTCL and Ufone's cloud infrastructure and cardholder data environment.

May

20th

2026

11:18

PTCL & Ufone secure PCI DSS v4.0.1 certification

May 20, 2026 (MLN): Pakistan’s leading telecom and digital services providers, Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited and Ufone, have successfully obtained the PCI DSS v4.0.1 certification for 2026, reinforcing their commitment to secure payment card data handling and adherence to global cybersecurity standards.

May

11th

2026

04:24

Users may experience slow internet amid submarine cable repair, warns PTCL

ISLAMABAD – The internet users across Pakistan may experience slow browsing speeds as Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited has warned of possible service disruptions due to scheduled submarine cable repair work. The telecom company said that internet services may be affected nationwide during the repair period, particularly during evening hours when traffic load is typically higher.

Pakistan Observer

May

11th

2026

01:00

Pakistan may face slower internet between May 11 to 18: PTCL

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) has warned customers of possible internet disruptions during scheduled maintenance work on an international submarine cable between May 11 and May 18. In a post on X, PTCL said: “A maintenance activity is planned on one of our submarine cables to repair a fault by the International Cable Consortium.” The company added that the work will begin on May 11 and may continue until May 18.

May

10th

2026

09:50

New Offerings, Partnerships and Alliances, B2B Tag

ISLAMABAD (TNS) When a Network Goes Beyond the Signal: PTCL & Ufone Partner with Oladoc to Bring Free Mental Health Support to Pakistan’s New Mothers

ISLAMABAD, 10th May 2026 (TNS)— When a Network Goes Beyond the Signal: PTCL & Ufone Partner with Oladoc to Bring Free Mental Health Support to Pakistan’s New Mothers On Mother’s Day 2026, PTCL & Ufone

Times International News Service

May

10th

2026

09:44

Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

Internet users may face 'degraded' connectivity: PTCL

ISLAMABAD: Internet users of the Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) across the country may experience slower connectivity as the company has announced scheduled maintenance work on a submarine cable from May 11 to 18. "A maintenance activity is planned on one of our Submarine cables to repair a fault by international cable consortium,” the PTCL said in a social media post.

May

4th

2026

01:33

Financial Results, B2B Tag

PTCL revenues jump 58%, turns to net profit in Q1

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May

1st

2026

12:59

PTCL denies speculation over Etisalat’s exit from Pakistan

Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) has rejected recent media reports suggesting a potential change in the investment position of e& (formerly Etisalat) in Pakistan, terming them “baseless and speculative”. In a statement, PTCL said it was not aware of the sources cited in the reports and stressed the need for accurate and responsible reporting, noting that unverified information could trigger unnecessary market speculation.

Dialoguepakistan

May

1st

2026

01:31

Capital Investment, B2B Tag

PTCL ‘remains closely engaged’ with e&

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) said on Thursday that its managing shareholder ‘e&’ (formerly Etisalat) remains closely engaged with it, with a shared focus on delivering long-term value and advancing Pakistan’s digital ecosystem. Referring to a Dawn report, titled ‘Emirati telecom giant mulling exit’, published on Apr 30, regarding a potential change in e&’s investment position in Pakistan, the company said it was not aware of the sources referenced in the reports.

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