Pakistan’s telecom landscape may undergo a major transformation as PTCL has applied to PTA for approval to merge Telenor Pakistan with Ufone operations.
PTA is expected to complete its review within one and a half to two months, evaluating the business plan, infrastructure, tower assets, and operational aspects before approval.
Following PTA clearance, the merger will proceed to the SECP for regulatory approval, with subsequent court endorsement of the Scheme of Arrangement required for legal completion.
The full regulatory and legal process is expected to take approximately five to six months, allowing integration and operational consolidation once approvals are fully granted.
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The merger follows PTCL Group’s recent acquisitions of Telenor Pakistan and Orion, representing a significant step in consolidating Pakistan’s mobile telecom sector under one operator.
The initiative aims to strengthen PTCL Group’s mobile segment by combining Telenor Pakistan’s operations with Ufone’s existing infrastructure and extensive customer base across the country.
Industry analysts believe the merger could deliver operational efficiencies, enhanced network coverage, improved services, and more competitive offerings, reshaping dynamics among other telecom operators in Pakistan.
PTA’s review will carefully consider potential impacts on market competition, spectrum concentration, and consumer interests before granting final regulatory approval for the proposed merger transaction.
