PTCL Receives Approval for Acquisition of Telenor Pakistan: A Historic Milestone for Pakistan’s Telecom Sector
Islamabad – 01 October 2025
Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) has received official approval from the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) for its acquisition of Telenor Pakistan, marking a historic milestone for the country’s telecom sector. The merger consolidates the strengths of two major telecom players and opens new opportunities to provide enhanced services to millions of customers.
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Strategic Importance
PTCL expressed appreciation for the Commission’s thorough review, aimed at ensuring long-term sustainability and growth of Pakistan’s telecom sector. The company also thanked its customers, partners, and the broader telecom community who have eagerly awaited this landmark decision.
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Compliance Commitment
PTCL fully cooperated with the Commission throughout the review process and reaffirmed its commitment to advance the acquisition in full compliance with all regulatory directions and applicable laws of Pakistan.
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Benefits for Customers and the Industry
The merger of PTML (Ufone) and Telenor Pakistan is expected to deliver:
Best-in-class telecom services
Enhanced network quality
Wider coverage
Advanced digital services
This consolidation will also promote:
Greater sector efficiency
Stronger infrastructure
A more competitive telecom environment
Moreover, the new entity will play a key role in strengthening nationwide connectivity, fostering innovation, and supporting the government’s Digital Pakistan Vision.
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PTCL Spokesperson Highlights
1. Gratitude to CCP for completing the review of Telenor Pakistan acquisition
2. Appreciation for Commission’s efforts toward sustainable telecom sector growth
3. Full cooperation with the Commission throughout the review process
4. Merger to provide customers with best-in-class telecom services
5. Improved network quality, broader coverage, and advanced digital services
6. Strengthened nationwide connectivity, innovation, and competitive telecom environment
7. Joint efforts to advance the Government’s Digital Pakistan Vision
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Conclusion
This acquisition marks a pivotal step toward modernizing Pakistan’s telecom industry, enhancing service quality, and expanding nationwide digital infrastructure. PTCL and Telenor Pakistan together aim to deliver superior services to millions of customers while driving innovation and competitiveness in the sector.
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