ISLAMABAD ( WNAM REPORT ): Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL), the leading telecom and ICT services provider in the country, has announced its financial results for Q1, 2025, ending March 31, 2025. The announcement was made during a Board of Directors meeting in Islamabad.
In Q1 2025, PTCL Group achieved double-digit revenue growth of 22%. The Group’s robust performance solidifies its position as Pakistan’s top integrated telecom service provider.
PTCL Group’s revenue grew by 22% YoY to Rs 61.8 billion, enabled by robust growth in consumer segments, notably fixed broadband, and mobile data, complemented by significant contributions from enterprise and carrier wholesale services.
Likewise, PTCL continued its upward growth trend, posting a 14% YoY increase in revenue to Rs. 29.6 billion, contributed primarily by 70% revenue growth in Flash Fiber and 23% revenue growth in Business Solutions versus the same quarter last year.
Similarly, PTCL’s Enterprise Business grew by 23% as compared to same period last year, while Carrier and Wholesale business continued its growth momentum and achieved 24% overall revenue growth. International segment revenue has increased by 8% as compared to same period last year.
PTCL also reported an operating profit of Rs 4.1 billion, representing a 40% increase compared to the same quarter of 2024 and Net Profit reached Rs 1.2 billion in Q1 2025
PTML’s (Ufone 4G’s) revenue grew by 21% compared to Q1, 2024. PTML posted an increase in operating profit by 11% during the quarter as compared to last quarter of 2024 driven by an enhanced customer experience and increased digital engagement through a range of data-centric products and strategic partnerships. In the same way, U Microfinance Bank (UBank) recorded a 77% YoY increase in revenue.
As the national telecommunications carrier and the largest connectivity provider in Pakistan, PTCL Group is taking the lead in bringing the vision of a ‘Digital Pakistan’ to reality. PTCL & Ufone 4G is providing critical infrastructures and connectivity to initiate this movement. PTCL Group is at forefront of providing innovative services and solutions, through a rich array of offerings.
PTCL’s aggressive FTTH expansion has fueled its remarkable topline growth. Building on last year’s momentum, PTCL prioritized on delivering the fastest and most reliable internet services through its flagship ‘Flash Fiber’ that remained No. 1 FTTH service in Pakistan. During Q1, 2025, Flash Fiber proudly surpassed 700K customers across the country leading to a YoY revenue growth of 70%.
In Q1 2025, PTCL remained at the forefront with digital transformation by introducing industry-first WhatsApp-based bill payment solution in Pakistan, offering customers unmatched convenience, security, and accessibility in paying their monthly PTCL Bills. The initiative is a significant step towards advancing ‘Digital Pakistan’.
The business services segment strengthened its market dominance and maintained its leading position in IP Bandwidth, Cloud, Data Center, and other ICT services segments.
Ufone’s impressive 4G expansion reflects its strong commitment to customer satisfaction and digital innovation. Ufone 4G continued to enrich customer experiences with pioneering products and offers in Q1’25, including: More Data, More Fun with Super 5: Ufone 4G’s ‘Super 5’ package, a comprehensive connectivity solution designed for groups of up to five individuals, enabling seamless sharing of resources that provide uninterrupted communication and internet access for families, friends, or small teams. And also, PTML’s digital brand is redefining the traditional telecom experience with key achievements including 183% growth in subscribers.
