Telenor Pakistan, Ufone formally merge after IHC approval

Telenor Pakistan has officially merged with Pak Telecom Mobile Limited (PTML), also known as Ufone, following the final statutory approval granted by the Islamabad High Court. This amalgamation signifies the end of Telenor Pakistan as an independent legal entity and represents one of the most significant transactions in the country's telecommunications sector.

The merged entity will operate as a wholly owned subsidiary of PTCL. Data from the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) indicates that as of May 2026, the Pakistani mobile market had over 206 million subscribers. Jazz remains the largest operator with 36.42% of the market share, followed by Zong at 26.62%.

The combined market share of the newly merged PTML now stands at 35.91%. However, a senior executive from Ufone noted that approximately 4 million out of the merged company's total subscriber base of around 74 million could potentially be impacted. The full implications for subscribers and the broader market are expected to unfold as the integration progresses.

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