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Board of Directors Corporate Information Directors' Review
Condensed Interim Financial Statements
Independent Auditors' Review Report
Condensed Interim Statement of Financial Position Condensed Interim Statement of Profit or Loss Condensed Interim Statement of Comprehensive Income Condensed Interim Statement of Cash Flows
Condensed Interim Statement of Changes in Equity
Notes to and Forming Part of the Condensed Interim Financial Statements
Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of Financial Position Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of Profit or Loss
Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of Comprehensive Income Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of Cash Flows
Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of Changes in Equity
Notes to and Forming Part of the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Chairman PTCL BoardZarrar Hasham Khan
Members PTCL BoardAbdulrahim A. Al Nooryani Ahad Khan Cheema Imdad Ullah Bosal
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Jawad Paul Khawaja Nazih El Hassanieh Brooke Marie Lindsay Marwan Bin Shakar Khaled Hegazy
CORPORATE INFORMATION
ManagementHatem Mohamed Bamatraf
President & Group Chief Executive Officer
Mohammad Nadeem Khan
Group Chief Financial Officer
Umer Farid
Group Chief People Officer
Naveed Khalid Butt
Group Chief Regulatory Officer
Zahida Awan
Group Chief Legal Officer &
Company Secretary
Jafar Khalid
Group Chief Technology & Information Officer
Ahmad Kamal
Group Chief Customer Care Officer
Muhammad Shehzad Yousuf
Chief Retail Sales Officer-Fixed Line
Shahid Abbas
Group Chief Internal Auditor
Syed Atif Raza
Group Chief Commercial Officer & Group Chief Marketing Officer
Asif Ahmad
Group Chief Business Solutions Officer
Khawaja Shehzad Ullah
Chief Retail Sales Officer
Syed Mazhar Hussain
Advisor to President & Group CEO
Legal Advisor & Company SecretaryZahida Awan
Group Chief Legal Officer &
Company Secretary
Registered OfficePTCL Head Office,
Room #17, Ground Floor (Margalla Side), Ufone Tower, Plot #55-C,
Main Jinnah Avenue, Sector F-7/1, Blue Area, Islamabad
Fax: +92-51-2310477
Email: company.secretary@ptclgroup.com Web: https://www.ptcl.com.pk
AuditorsEY Ford Rhodes
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Chartered Accountants
BankersConventional
Allied Bank Limited Askari Bank Limited Bank Alfalah Limited Bank Al Habib Limited Citibank N.A. Deutsche Bank A.G.
Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Faysal Bank Limited
First Women Bank Limited Habib Bank Limited
Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited JS Bank Limited
MCB Bank Limited National Bank of Pakistan Samba Bank Limited Soneri Bank Limited
Standard Chartered Bank (Pakistan) Limited Bank Makramah Limited
The Bank of Khyber The Bank of Punjab United Bank Limited
Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited Mobilink Microfinance Bank Limited Telenor Microfinance Bank Limited U Microfinance Bank Limited
Pak Kuwait Investment Company (Private) Limited
Pak Brunei Investment Company Limited Pak China Investment Company Limited
Islamic
Al Baraka Bank (Pakistan) Limited BankIslami Pakistan Limited
Dubai Islamic Bank Pakistan Limited Meezan Bank Limited
MCB Islamic Bank Limited
Share RegistrarFAMCO Share Registration Services (Pvt) Limited
8-F, Near Hotel Faran, Nursery,
Block-6, P.E.C.H.S., Shahra-e-Faisal, Karachi. Tel: +92-21-34380101-2
Fax: +92-21-34380106
Email:info.shares@famcosrs.com
DIRECTORS' REVIEW
The Directors of Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) are pleased to present to the shareholders the financial statements of the Company for the half year ended 30 June 2025. The financial statements of the Company have been reviewed by the statutory auditors.
In the first half of 2025, the PTCL Group has maintained its strong momentum, solidifying its position as Pakistan's leading integrated telecom service provider. The Group posted a remarkable 16% year-on-year revenue growth, driven primarily by outstanding performance across key segments such as fixed broadband, mobile data, business solutions and microfinance.
PTCL Group reported revenue of Rs 124.6 billion, reflecting a 16% increase compared to the same period last year. This growth was mainly driven by a 62% surge in Flash Fiber revenue and a 15% increase in Business Solutions revenue compared to the same period of 2024. PTML (Ufone) also demonstrated robust performance, with a 17% rise in revenue, while Ubank recorded an impressive 25% revenue growth compared to the corresponding period last year.
Topline growth coupled with cost optimization measures and a stable macroeconomic environment resulted in posting an operating profit of Rs 9.8 billion by the Group. PTCL operating profit increased by 38% to Rs. 7.9 billion. Ufone posted a strong operating profit of Rs. 7.6 billion. The Group has posted a net loss of Rs. 9.9 billion for the period primarily due to one-off adjustments including recording of additional pension liability as ordered by the Honorable Supreme Court of Pakistan. Further, Ubank's bottom line remained under pressure due to accelerated Expected Credit Loss (ECL) against the unsecured portfolio.
PTCL's rapid expansion of its FTTH footprint has been a key driver of its exceptional revenue growth. Building on the momentum from last year, the company remained focused on providing the fastest and most reliable internet services through its flagship offering, 'Flash Fiber,' which continued to lead as Pakistan's No. 1 FTTH service. Flash Fiber crossed the milestone of 700,000 subscribers nationwide, marking a 39% year-on-year increase in its customer base.
PTCL's Enterprise Business recorded a 14% increase in revenue compared to the same period last year, while the Carrier and Wholesale segment maintained its growth momentum with an 18% overall revenue increase. Additionally, revenue from International segment rose by 10% year-on-year.
The business services segment reinforced its market leadership, retaining its top position in IP bandwidth, cloud services, data centers, and other ICT service areas.
During half year 2025, PTCL experienced strong growth in IP bandwidth and managed capacity penetration within the Wholesale segment, boosting adoption of emerging digital services such as Content Delivery Networks. Strategic partnerships were formed with major CMOs for IP bandwidth and satellite-based connectivity across Pakistan, particularly in AJK and GB, including a landmark alliance with a leading satellite provider to expand broadband access nationwide.
Ufone 4G launched 'Super 5', a flexible connectivity plan for up to five users, offering shared data and voice under a single subscription. Designed for families, friends, and small teams, it provides a simple and cost-effective way to stay seamlessly connected.
PTML's digital sub-brand (ONIC) has crossed 300,000 subscribers in May 2025, marking 132% YoY growth and redefining mobile experiences through a fully digital model tailored to today's user.
Social Impact: 'Dil Se' Initiatives Making a Difference
PTCL Group continued to create meaningful impact through its flagship platform Dil Se, driven by values of digital inclusion, compassion, and innovation. Key initiatives include:
Under 'Ba-Ikhtiar', talented women entrepreneurs designed the official Peshawar Zalmi kit for PSL 2025. The initiative was featured exclusively on BBC, receiving widespread recognition.
The AI-powered fashion show presented at the Ba-Ikhtiar graduation ceremony in Islamabad was featured on the World Economic Forum blog, highlighting how technology can foster inclusive progress.
The Clean Water Project, originally launched to benefit 15,000 people in Thar, is now expanding to reach 200,000 individuals. The next phase will introduce sustainable solutions including wells, reverse osmosis (RO) plants, and rainwater harvesting systems to ensure long-term access to clean drinking water.
Your attention is drawn to note 14.2 of PTCL's interim financial statements for the period, wherein the Hon'ble Supreme Court of Pakistan (SCP), by order dated July 10, 2025, directed the Company to recognize its continuing liability towards former civil servants transferred from the Telegraph & Telephone (T&T) Department to the Corporation and subsequently to the Company, and to record this as a declared liability in line with applicable accounting and corporate law.
The liability covers differential of pension payable in accordance with prevailing standards for similarly placed public servants. The SCP further held that such benefits are not payable to workmen / workers, ex-civil servants who availed Voluntary Separation Scheme, or employees appointed by PTC, and remanded certain Transferred Employees' cases to the High Courts for determination of their civil servant status.
The management and employees of PTCL Group remain committed to providing quality services at competitive prices through concerted efforts to be the partner of choice for our customers and to improve shareholders' value.
On behalf of the Board
Zarrar Hasham Khan Hatem Mohamed Bamatraf
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Chairman, Board of Directors PTCL President & Group Chief Executive Officer Islamabad: August 28, 2025
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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REVIEW REPORT
TO THE MEMBERS OF PAKISTAN TELECOMMUNICATION COMPANY LIMITED REPORT ON REVIEW OF CONDENSED INTERIM UNCONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
INTRODUCTION
We have reviewed the accompanying condensed interim unconsolidated statement of financial position of Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) as at 30 June 2025 and the related condensed interim unconsolidated statement of profit or loss, condensed interim unconsolidated statement of other comprehensive income, condensed interim unconsolidated statement of changes in equity, and condensed interim unconsolidated statement of cash flows, and notes to the financial statements for the six-month period then ended (here-in-after referred to as the "interim financial statements"). Management is responsible for the preparation and presentation of the interim financial statements in accordance with accounting and reporting standards as applicable in Pakistan for interim financial reporting.
Our responsibility is to express a conclusion on these financial statements based on our review.
SCOPE OF REVIEW
We conducted our review in accordance with International Standard on Review Engagements 2410, "Review of Interim Financial Information Performed by the Independent Auditor of the Entity". A review of interim financial statements consists of making inquiries, primarily of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters, and applying analytical and other review procedures. A review is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with International Standards on Auditing and consequently does not enable us to obtain assurance that we would become aware of all significant matters that might be identified in an audit. Accordingly, we do not express an audit opinion.
CONCLUSION
Based on our review, nothing has come to our attention that causes us to believe that the accompanying interim financial statements is not prepared, in all material respects, in accordance with the accounting and reporting standards as applicable in Pakistan for interim financial reporting.
OTHER MATTERS
Pursuant to the requirement of Section 237 (1) (b) of the Companies Act, 2017, only cumulative figures for the half year, presented in the second quarter, accounts are subject to a limited scope review by the statutory auditors of the Company. Accordingly, the figures of the condensed interim unconsolidated statement of profit and loss and condensed interim unconsolidated statement of other comprehensive income for the three-month period ended 30 June 2025 have not been reviewed by us.
EY Ford Rhodes Chartered Accountants
Islamabad:
August 29, 2025
UDIN Number: RR202510120BExRzwuHl
CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE SIX MONTHS PERIOD ENDED JUNE 30, 2025 (UN-AUDITED)STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS AT JUNE 30, 2025
June 30, December 31,
2025 2024
(Un-Audited) (Audited)
Note Rs '000 Rs '000
Equity and liabilities | |||
Equity | |||
Share capital and reserves | |||
Share capital | 51,000,000 | 51,000,000 | |
Revenue reserves | |||
General reserve | 27,497,072 | 27,497,072 | |
Unappropriated profit | 50,150,624 | 36,610,433 | |
77,647,696 | 64,107,505 | ||
128,647,696 | 115,107,505 | ||
Liabilities | |||
Non-current liabilities | |||
Employees retirement benefits | 40,794,728 | 42,652,874 | |
Deferred government grants | 19,138,313 | 16,721,916 | |
Long term loans from banks | 6 | 64,663,595 | 62,780,360 |
Contract liabilities | 1,350,233 | 1,442,432 | |
Lease liabilities | 1,049,940 | 1,027,777 | |
126,996,809 | 124,625,359 | ||
Current liabilities | |||
Trade and other payables | 7 | 172,098,991 | 169,319,472 |
Short term running finance | 8 | 55,982,157 | 47,116,732 |
Security deposits | 717,160 | 653,373 | |
Unclaimed dividend | 208,003 | 208,131 | |
Current maturity of lease liabilities | 337,998 | 337,022 | |
Current portion of long term loans from banks | 243,228 | 318,719 | |
229,587,537 | 217,953,449 | ||
Total equity and liabilities | 485,232,042 | 457,686,313 | |
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The annexed notes 1 to 22 are an integral part of these condensed interim financial statements.
Chief Financial Officer President & CEO Chairman
June 30, December 31,
2025 2024
(Un-Audited) (Audited)
Note Rs '000 Rs '000
Assets | |||
Non-current assets | |||
Property, plant and equipment | 9 | 170,081,335 | 161,172,503 |
Right of use assets | 1,232,329 | 1,383,038 | |
Intangible assets | 1,330,913 | 1,467,066 | |
172,644,577 | 164,022,607 | ||
Long term investments | 10 | 78,086,284 | 76,236,284 |
Long term loans and advances | 11 | 46,237,683 | 51,780,602 |
Deferred income tax | 629,679 | 5,470,851 | |
Contract cost | 106,436 | 139,135 | |
297,704,659 | 297,649,479 | ||
Current assets | |||
Stores and spares | 7,829,094 | 8,201,385 | |
Contract cost | 3,526,490 | 3,707,304 | |
Trade debts and contract assets | 12 | 66,148,715 | 60,563,180 |
Loans and advances | 3,080,631 | 2,778,971 | |
Income tax recoverable | 36,304,788 | 40,536,947 | |
Prepayments and other receivables | 56,559,443 | 32,160,933 | |
Cash and bank balances | 13 | 14,078,222 | 12,088,114 |
187,527,383 | 160,036,834 | ||
Total assets | 485,232,042 | 457,686,313 | |
Chief Financial Officer President & CEO Chairman
STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2025 (UN-AUDITED)
Three months ended Six months ended
June 30, | June 30, | June 30, | June 30, | |
2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | |
Note | Rs '000 | Rs '000 | Rs '000 | Rs '000 |
Revenue 15 Cost of services | 29,310,884 (21,041,464) | 26,776,582 (19,987,493) | 58,911,768 (42,092,122) | 52,700,428 (39,182,414) |
Gross profit | 8,269,420 | 6,789,089 | 16,819,646 | 13,518,014 |
Administrative and general expenses | (2,676,411) | (2,197,443) | (5,019,106) | (4,385,293) |
Selling and marketing expenses | (1,348,633) | (1,192,153) | (2,835,658) | (2,330,620) |
Impairment loss on financial assets | (551,600) | (666,759) | (1,108,000) | (1,118,759) |
(4,576,644) | (4,056,355) | (8,962,764) | (7,834,672) | |
Operating profit | 3,692,776 | 2,732,734 | 7,856,882 | 5,683,342 |
Past service cost - Pension 14.2 | (5,890,142) | - | (5,890,142) | - |
Other income 16 | 2,771,412 | 4,098,405 | 5,151,378 | 7,291,165 |
Finance and other costs | (5,392,890) | (5,703,593) | (10,234,144) | (11,239,574) |
(Loss) / Profit before tax | (4,818,844) | 1,127,546 | (3,116,026) | 1,734,933 |
Taxation | 377,863 | (421,729) | (148,740) | (597,871) |
(Loss) / Profit for the period | (4,440,981) | 705,817 | (3,264,766) | 1,137,062 |
(Loss) / Earnings per share - basic and diluted (Rupees) | (0.87) | 0.14 | (0.64) | 0.22 |
The annexed notes 1 to 22 are an integral part of these condensed interim financial statements.
Chief Financial Officer President & CEO Chairman
CONDENSED INTERIM
STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2025 (UN-AUDITED)
Three months ended Six months ended
June 30, | June 30, | June 30, | June 30, |
2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 |
Rs '000 | Rs '000 | Rs '000 | Rs '000 |
(Loss) / profit for the period | (4,440,981) | 705,817 | (3,264,766) | 1,137,062 |
Other comprehensive income for the period | ||||
Item that will not be reclassified to statement of profit or loss: | ||||
Remeasurement gain on employees retirement benefits Tax effect Other comprehensive income for the period - net of tax | 27,468,223 (10,663,266) | - - | 27,468,223 (10,663,266) | - - |
16,804,957 | - | 16,804,957 | - | |
Total comprehensive income for the period | 12,363,976 | 705,817 | 13,540,191 | 1,137,062 |
The annexed notes 1 to 22 are an integral part of these condensed interim financial statements.
Chief Financial Officer President & CEO Chairman
Six months ended
June 30, | June 30, | |
2025 | 2024 | |
Note | Rs '000 | Rs '000 |
Cash flows from operating activities | |||
Cash generated from operations | 17 | 12,583,704 | 17,047,148 |
Employees retirement benefits paid | (1,355,733) | (1,032,755) | |
Addition to contract costs | (2,646,963) | (2,605,911) | |
Advances from customers | (411) | (79,947) | |
Income tax paid | (1,738,675) | (4,166,015) | |
Net cash generated from operating activities | 6,841,922 | 9,162,520 | |
Cash flows from investing activities | |||
Capital expenditure | (18,989,425) | (18,753,066) | |
Proceeds from disposal of property, | |||
plant and equipment | 316,071 | 1,310,193 | |
Long term loans and advances | 5,292,918 | (2,037,383) | |
Return on long term loan to subsidiaries | 2,677,477 | 3,072,965 | |
Investment in U Microfinance Bank Limited | (1,850,000) | (1,200,000) | |
Long term subordinated loans | |||
- Pak Telecom Mobile Limited | - | (5,000,000) | |
Repayment of subordinated loans | |||
- Pak Telecom Mobile Limited | 416,667 | 1,250,000 | |
Return on short term investments and bank deposit | 290,411 | 130,869 | |
Government grants received | 2,866,681 | 2,678,751 | |
Net cash used in investing activities | (8,979,200) | (18,547,671) | |
Cash flows from financing activities | |||
Dividend paid | (128) | (95) | |
Interest paid on short term running finance | (2,375,108) | (2,103,534) | |
Long term loan from banks - net | 1,850,000 | 5,000,000 | |
Interest paid on long term loans | (4,030,660) | (5,633,701) | |
Lease liabilities paid | (182,143) | (453,542) | |
Net cash used in financing activities | (4,738,039) | (3,190,872) | |
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents | (6,875,317) | (12,576,023) | |
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning | |||
of the period | (35,028,618) | (14,185,383) | |
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period | 18 | (41,903,935) | (26,761,406) |
The annexed notes 1 to 22 are an integral part of these condensed interim financial statements.
Chief Financial Officer President & CEO Chairman
CONDENSED INTERIM
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2025
Issued, subscribed and paid-up capital Revenue reserves
General Unappropriated
Class "A" Class "B" Total reserve profit Total
(Rupees in '000)
Balance as at December 31, 2023 (Audited) 37,740,000 13,260,000 51,000,000 27,497,072 38,871,108 117,368,180
1,137,062
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Total comprehensive income for the six months period ended Profit for the period ended June 30, 2024
Second Quarter Report 2025
President & CEO
Other comprehensive income / (loss) - net of tax
Chief Financial Officer
- - - - 1,137,062 1,137,062
Total comprehensive income for the six months period ended | |||||||||||
Profit for the period ended December 31, 2024 | - | - | - | - | 3,688,781 | 3,688,781 | |||||
Other comprehensive income / (loss) - net of tax | - | - | - | - | (7,086,518) | (7,086,518) | |||||
- | - | - | - | (3,397,737) | (3,397,737) | ||||||
Balance as at June 30, 2024 (Un-audited) 37,740,000 13,260,000 51,000,000 27,497,072 40,008,170 118,505,242
Balance as at December 31, 2024 (Audited) Total comprehensive income for the six months period ended Loss for the period ended June 30, 2025 Other comprehensive income - net of tax | 37,740,000 | 13,260,000 | 51,000,000 | 27,497,072 | 36,610,433 | 115,107,505 | |||||
- - | - - | - - | - - | (3,264,766) 16,804,957 | (3,264,766) 16,804,957 | ||||||
- | - | - | - | 13,540,191 | 13,540,191 | ||||||
Balance as at June 30, 2025 (Un-audited) | 37,740,000 | 13,260,000 | 51,000,000 | 27,497,072 | 50,150,624 | 128,647,696 | |||||
Chairman
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The annexed notes 1 to 22 are an integral part of these condensed interim financial statements.
THE COMPANY AND ITS OPERATIONS
Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited ("PTCL", "the Company") was incorporated in Pakistan on December 31, 1995 and commenced business on January 01, 1996. The Company, which is listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange Limited (PSX), was established to undertake the telecommunication business formerly carried on by the Pakistan Telecommunication Corporation (PTC). PTC's business was transferred to the Company on January 01, 1996 under the Pakistan Telecommunication (Re-organization) Act, 1996, on which date, the Company took over all the properties, rights, assets, obligations and liabilities of PTC, except those transferred to the National Telecommunication Corporation (NTC), the Frequency Allocation Board (FAB), the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) and the Pakistan Telecommunication Employees Trust (PTET). The registered office of the Company is situated at PTCL Head office, Room No. 17, Ground Floor (Margalla side), Ufone Tower Plot No. 55-C, Main Jinnah Avenue, Blue Area, Sector F-7/1 Islamabad.
The Company provides telecommunication services in Pakistan. It owns and operates telecommunication facilities and provides domestic and international telephone services and other communication facilities throughout Pakistan. The Company has also been licensed to provide such services in territories of Azad Jammu and Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan.
The Company has signed a Share Purchase Agreement with Telenor Pakistan B.V. (Telenor) in 2023 to acquire a 100% stake in Telenor Pakistan (Pvt) Ltd (Telenor Pakistan) and Orion Towers (Pvt) Ltd based on an Enterprise Value of Rs. 108,000,000 thousands on a cash free, debt free basis. The transaction will be financed through a seven year (with one year grace period) US Dollar syndicated Financing Facility amounting to USD 400,000 thousand led by International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the relevant Financing agreements have been signed on June 27, 2024. This transaction is subject to necessary regulatory approvals.
STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE
These condensed interim financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting and reporting standards as applicable in Pakistan for interim financial reporting. The accounting and reporting standards as applicable in Pakistan for interim financial reporting comprise of:
International Accounting Standard (IAS) 34, Interim Financial Reporting, issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) as notified under the Companies Act, 2017; and
Provisions of and directives issued under the Companies Act, 2017.
Where the provisions of and directives issued under the Companies Act, 2017 differ with the requirements of IAS 34, the provisions of and directives issued under the Companies Act, 2017 have been followed.
These financial statements are the condensed separate financial statements of the Company. In addition to these condensed separate financial statements, the Company also prepares condensed consolidated financial statements.
BASIS OF PREPARATION
These condensed interim financial statements do not include all of the information required in the annual financial statements prepared in accordance with the approved accounting and reporting standards as applicable in Pakistan. However, selected explanatory notes are included to explain events and transactions that are significant to an understanding of the changes in the Company's financial position and performance since the last annual financial statements. These condensed interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company's latest annual financial statements as at and for the year ended December 31, 2024.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES AND JUDGEMENTS
The preparation of these condensed interim financial statements in conformity with approved accounting and reporting standards requires the use of certain critical accounting estimates. It also requires management to exercise its judgment in the process of applying the Company's accounting policies. Estimates and judgments are continually evaluated and are based on historic experience including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances.
Estimates and judgments made by the management in the preparation of these condensed interim financial statements are the same as those used in the preparation of the audited financial statements of the Company for the year ended December 31, 2024 except for the following:
As disclosed in Note 14.2, during the period, a change in accounting estimate has been recognized in accordance with IAS 8 - Accounting Policies, Changes in Accounting Estimates and Errors, as a result of the judgment of the Supreme Court of Pakistan (SCP) in relation to pension litigation.
Following the SCP's judgment, the Company conducted a revised actuarial valuation for employees entitled to increased pensionary benefits and compensation. This revised valuation was carried out in accordance with prevailing standards applicable to similarly situated civil servants.
As a result of this reassessment, the following changes in actuarial assumptions and estimates were made:
Adjustment to future pension growth rate assumptions for civil servants and others.
Incorporation of additional compensation elements mandated by the SCP decision.
As a result, the loss before tax has increased by Rs. 5,890,142 thousand and Other Comprehensive Income (net of tax) has increased by Rs. 16,804,957 thousand. The Company will continue to assess these assumptions periodically in accordance with applicable accounting standards.
The Company holds an investment in its wholly owned subsidiary, U Microfinance Bank Limited ("the Bank"), which is carried at cost less any impairment, amounting to Rs. 12,933,857 thousand (December 31, 2024: Rs. 11,083,857 thousand).
As at 30 June 2025, management performed an impairment test to assess whether the carrying amount of the investment in the Bank exceeds its recoverable amount. The recoverable amount was determined based on the value-in-use approach, using the Dividend Discount Model (DDM). The DDM estimates the present value of future expected dividends to be received from the Bank, based on the following key assumptions:
Forecast period: [e.g., 5 years from 2025 to 2029].
Expected dividend payouts: Based on approved budgets and management projections.
Terminal growth rate: 6%.
Discount rate: 17.7%, reflecting the estimated cost of equity, adjusted for the risks specific to the Bank and the microfinance industry.
Management's projections incorporated expectations of future profitability, regulatory capital requirements, and macroeconomic conditions relevant to the Bank's operations. The Bank's Management forecasts that it will meet all regulatory requirements in due course. Based on the results of the impairment assessment, the recoverable amount of the investment exceeded its carrying amount. Accordingly, no impairment loss was recognized in the financial statements for the period ended 30 June 2025.
Management believes that the key assumptions used are reasonable and supportable. However, changes in any significant assumptions, such as a material decline in the Bank's profitability or dividend capacity, may impact the recoverable amount in future periods.
MATERIAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The accounting policies and the methods of computations adopted in the preparation of these condensed interim financial statements are consistent with those followed in the preparation of the Company's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2024 .
June 30, December 31,
2025 2024
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Note Rs '000 Rs '000
6. LONG TERM LOANS FROM BANKS | |||
MCB Bank Ltd | 11,000,000 | 11,000,000 | |
Habib Bank Ltd | 35,000,000 | 35,000,000 | |
Bank Alfalah Ltd | 8,000,000 | 8,000,000 | |
Faysal Bank Ltd | 7,000,000 | 7,000,000 | |
Bank Islami Pakistan Ltd | 2,000,000 | 2,000,000 | |
Pak China Investment Company | 6.1 | 1,875,000 | - |
Less: transaction costs | (211,405) | (219,640) | |
64,663,595 | 62,780,360 | ||
Accrued Interest | 243,228 | 318,719 | |
64,906,823 | 63,099,079 | ||
Current portion of long term loans from banks | (243,228) | (318,719) | |
64,663,595 | 62,780,360 | ||
6.1 During the period, the Company entered into a finance agreement dated June 26, 2025 to avail long term finance facility to the extent of Rs. 2,500,000 thousand to meet the capex requirements of the Company. The finance facility is secured by way of hypothecation against assets of the Company, excluding land, building, licenses etc. The loan is repayable in sixteen quarterly instalments commencing from September 30, 2028.
June 30, December 31,
2025 2024
(Un-Audited) (Audited)
Note Rs '000 Rs '000
7. TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES | |||
Trade creditors | 13,429,912 | 13,264,221 | |
Accrued and other liabilities | 7.1 | 46,922,542 | 46,085,468 |
Technical services assistance fee | 7.2 | 52,116,196 | 48,230,684 |
Advances from customers / contract liability | 7,660,998 | 9,155,557 | |
Retention money / payable to contractors | |||
and suppliers | 7,946,361 | 7,582,467 | |
Payable to subsidiaries on account of | |||
group taxation | 40,729,884 | 40,733,736 | |
Sales tax payable | 3,293,098 | 3,468,014 | |
Income tax collected / deducted at source | - | 799,325 | |
172,098,991 | 169,319,472 | ||
7.1 Accrued and other liabilities | |||
Accrued liability for operational expenses | 13,102,763 | 11,935,596 | |
Amount withheld on account of provincial levies | |||
(Sub-judice) for ICH operations | 12,110,803 | 12,110,803 | |
Accrual for Government / regulatory expenses | 16,806,647 | 16,812,077 | |
Accrued wages | 2,304,057 | 3,253,401 | |
Others | 2,598,272 | 1,973,591 | |
46,922,542 | 46,085,468 | ||
7.2 Liability has not been settled since State Bank of Pakistan has not yet acknowledged the extension of Technical Service Assistance (TSA) Agreement.
SHORT TERM RUNNING FINANCE
These facilities are obtained from various commercial banks with an aggregate limit of Rs 42,050,000 thousand (December 31, 2024: 31,550,000 thousand) and are secured against 1st pari passu charge on the assets of the Company. These facilities carry markup rates ranging from 1-month KIBOR to 6-month KIBOR plus weighted average rate of 0.31% (December 31, 2024: 1-month KIBOR to 6-month KIBOR plus weighted average rate of 0.17%) per annum.
This also include shariah compliant, rated, unlisted, unsecured, privately placed short term sukuk amounting to Rs 22,500,000 thousand (December 31, 2024: 20,000,000 thousand) issued to meet the working capital requirements with a tenor of 6 months from the issue date (December 31, 2024: 6 months from the issue date) carrying mark-up rates of 3-month KIBOR plus weighted average rate of 0.02% (December 31, 2024: 3-month KIBOR to 6-month KIBOR plus weighted average rate of 0.13%) per annum. Habib Bank Limited was a mandated lead advisor, arranger and investment agent for the sukuk. The issuer has the right to exercise call option on or after 3 months from issue date.
June 30,
December 31,
2025
2024
(Un-Audited)
(Audited)
Note
Rs '000
Rs '000
9. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Operating fixed assets 9.1
Capital work-in-progress 9.3
147,261,567
22,819,768
138,294,889
22,877,614
170,081,335
161,172,503
June 30, June 30,
2025 2024
(Un-Audited) (Un-Audited)
Note Rs '000 Rs '000
9.1 Operating fixed assets
Opening net book value
Additions during six month period ended 9.2
138,294,889
18,784,584
123,757,109
12,300,524
157,079,473
136,057,633
Disposals during the period - at net book value
(90,039)
(5,841)
Depreciation charge for the period
(9,727,867)
(8,935,142)
(9,817,906)
(8,940,983)
Closing net book value
147,261,567
127,116,650
9.2 Detail of additions during the period:
Buildings on freehold land
134,652
158,998
Buildings on leasehold land
132,624
28,163
Lines and wires
9,526,607
4,067,092
Apparatus, plant and equipment
8,633,901
7,119,258
Office equipment
83,955
149,975
Computer equipment
138,414
37,747
Furniture and fittings
633
3,255
Submarine Cable
119,311
733,068
Vehicles
14,487
2,968
18,784,584
12,300,524
3 Additions to Capital work-in-progress during the six months period ended June 30, 2025 were Rs 18,908,210 thousand (June 30, 2024: Rs 18,713,765 thousand). Transfers from Capital workin-progress to operating fixed assets during the six months period ended June 30, 2025 were Rs 18,959,764 thousand (June 30, 2024: Rs 12,369,786 thousand).
LONG TERM INVESTMENTS
During the period, the Company made an additional investment amounting to Rs. 1,850,000 thousand in its wholly owned subsidiary, U Microfinance Bank Limited. Furthermore, the Company continues to support its subsidiaries to meet their regulatory and capex requirements.
June 30, December 31,
2025 2024
(Un-Audited) (Audited)
Rs '000 Rs '000
11. LONG TERM LOANS AND ADVANCES Loans to PTML - unsecured Loans to employees - secured Others | 39,249,995 887,555 6,100,133 | 39,499,995 845,168 11,435,439 |
46,237,683 | 51,780,602 |
June 30, December 31,
2025 2024
(Un-Audited) (Audited)
Note Rs '000 Rs '000
12. TRADE DEBTS AND CONTRACT ASSETS Trade debts Contract assets | 68,161,649 6,503,925 | 61,483,727 6,488,312 |
Allowance for expected credit loss | 74,665,574 (8,516,859) | 67,972,039 (7,408,859) |
66,148,715 | 60,563,180 | |
13. CASH AND BANK BALANCES Cash in hand Balances with banks: 13.1 Deposit accounts local currency Current accounts Local currency Foreign currency | 44,805 1,409,744 | 112,080 1,440,655 1,213,715 9,321,664 10,535,379 |
1,680,457 10,943,216 | ||
12,623,673 | ||
14,078,222 | 12,088,114 |
13.1 Bank balance includes Rs 19,645 thousand (December 31, 2024: Rs 212,391 thousand) carrying
profit rates ranging from 4.5% to 9.5% (December 31, 2024: 7% to 21%) per annum from Shariah arrangements.
CONTINGENCIES AND COMMITMENTS
There has been no material change in contingencies as disclosed in the last audited financial statements of the Company for the year ended December 31, 2024, except in 14.1, 14.2 and 14.3 as disclosed below:
For the tax years 2007, 2009, 2010, 2011 to 2023, Taxation Officer disallowed certain expenses, tax credits and levied short deduction of Withholding Tax (WHT). The impugned orders were challenged at the relevant appellate forums which allowed partial relief thereof. After taking into account the orders of CIR (Appeals), ATIR as well as rectification orders tax impact of the disallowances is Rs 51,115,762 thousand. Appeals on the remaining outstanding items are pending adjudication before ATIR. Reference in respect of 2007 is subjudice before the Honorable Islamabad High Court. Stay has been obtained in all cases from different fora. The CIR (Appeals) have remanded back the disallowances relating to tax years 2014 and 2020 having tax impact of Rs. 5,937,972 thousand to Taxation Officer.
This relates to pension litigation disclosed in note 14.7 of the Company's financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2024. By order dated July 10, 2025, the Honorable Supreme Court of Pakistan (SCP) directed the Company to recognize its continuing liability towards former civil servants transferred from the Telegraph & Telephone (T&T) Department to the PTC and subsequently to the Company, and to record this as a declared liability in line with applicable accounting and corporate law.
The liability covers differential of pension payable in accordance with prevailing standards for similarly placed public servants. The SCP further held that such benefits are not payable to
workmen/workers, ex-civil servants who availed Voluntary Separation Scheme (VSS), or employees appointed by PTC, and remanded certain transferred employees' cases to the High Courts for determination of their civil servant status.
To comply, the Company engaged an independent legal advisor to determine such transferred employees who being civil servant at the time of their transfer are entitled to increase in pension and has recognized an amount of Rs. 5,890,142 thousand, as past service cost in the statement of profit or loss, based on its best estimate of expenditure required to meet its obligation as determined by the SCP. In this respect, the Company had also engaged independent actuary to calculate additional pension liability (refer to note 4.1, for changes in underlying actuarial assumptions).
Based on this exercise, adequate provision has been made, and based on legal advice, any potential adverse findings from the High Courts are not expected to materially impact the financial statements.
This relates to the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) litigation as disclosed in Note 14.8 of the Company's financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2024. Pursuant to the proceedings, the Competition Appellate Tribunal, vide its order dated August 11, 2025, has imposed a penalty on the Company equivalent to 2% of the turnover from the relevant period, generated by Long Distance and International (LDI) operations solely through International Clearing House (ICH) linked activities. In compliance with this order, the Company has recognized a penalty amounting to Rs. 458,830 thousands under other costs in the statement of profit or loss.
June 30, December 31,
2025 2024
(Un-Audited) (Audited)
Note Rs '000 Rs '000
14.4 Guarantees and bid bonds issued in favour of :
Universal Service Fund (USF) against government grants
Others 14.4.1
9,041,340
3,141,187
9,270,431
3,252,806
12,182,527
12,523,237
Corporate guarantee in favour of PTML Corporate guarantee in favour of Ubank
71,497,000
-
65,497,000
10,000,000
71,497,000
75,497,000
14.4.1 Others includes bank guarantee given on behalf of DVCOM Data (Private) Limited to PTA amounting to Rs 675,000 thousand (December 31, 2024: Rs. 675,000 thousand).
June 30, December 31,
2025 2024
(Un-Audited) (Audited)
Rs '000 Rs '000
14.5 Commitments
Contracts for capital expenditure Letter of comforts in favour of PTML
8,178,979
3,500,000
10,275,706
3,500,000
11,678,979
13,775,706
REVENUE
The Company generates revenue from the following performance obligations of its telecommunication services.
Six months ended
June 30, June 30,
2025 2024
(Un-Audited) (Un-Audited)
Rs '000 Rs '000
Revenue segments
Broadband and IPTV
26,965,190
23,776,262
Voice services
4,045,386
4,224,922
Wireless data
246,515
655,192
Revenue from retail customers
31,257,091
28,656,376
Corporate and wholesale
22,378,711
19,227,317
International
5,275,966
4,816,735
Total revenue
58,911,768
52,700,428
Revenue is stated net of trade discount amounting to Rs 9,999 thousand (June 30, 2024: Rs 21,341 thousand) and Federal Excise Duty and sales tax amounting to Rs 8,569,728 thousand (June 30, 2024: Rs 7,915,444 thousand).
Six months ended
June 30, June 30,
2025 2024
(Un-Audited) (Un-Audited)
Note Rs '000 Rs '000
16. OTHER INCOME Income from financial assets 16.1 Income from non-financial assets | 3,794,617 1,356,761 | 2,976,018 4,315,147 |
5,151,378 | 7,291,165 |
16.1 Income from financial assets include Rs 66 thousand (June 30, 2024: Rs 165 thousand) earned from Shariah arrangements.
Six months ended
June 30, June 30,
2025 2024
(Un-Audited) (Un-Audited)
Rs '000 Rs '000
17. CASH GENERATED FROM OPERATIONS Profit before tax Adjustments for non-cash charges and other items: Depreciation of property, plant and equipment Amortization of intangible assets Depreciation of right of use assets Amortization of contract costs Amortization of transaction costs on long term loans Reversal for obsolete stores and spares Impairment loss on financial assets Provision for employees retirement benefits Gain on disposal of property, plant and equipment Interest on bank deposits Imputed interest on lease liabilities Interest cost on employee retirement benefits Interest on long term loan to subsidiaries Interest on long term loans from banks Interest on short term running finance Unearned revenue realized against advances from customers Release of deferred government grants Exchange loss / (gain) - net | (3,116,026) 9,727,868 398,840 232,640 2,860,476 33,235 (1,312) 1,108,000 6,986,553 (226,032) (282,366) 123,350 2,244,081 (2,537,179) 3,955,169 3,167,828 (91,787) (450,285) 695,461 | 1,734,933 8,935,142 406,481 346,011 2,272,545 15,609 (1,096) 1,118,759 1,051,775 (1,304,352) (116,872) 136,798 1,956,696 (2,849,005) 5,824,670 2,847,516 (45,309) (519,829) (226,878) |
Effect on cash flows due to working capital changes: Decrease / (Increase) in current assets: Stores and spares Trade debts and contract assets Loans and advances Prepayments and other receivables Increase in current liabilities: Trade and other payables Security deposits | 24,828,514 | 21,583,594 (488,374) (3,584,767) (2,376,839) (2,069,945) (8,519,925) 3,981,097 2,382 |
373,603 (7,275,941) (468,327) (6,811,675) | ||
(14,182,340) 1,873,743 63,787 | ||
12,583,704 | 17,047,148 | |
18. CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS Short term running finance Cash and bank balances | (55,982,157) 14,078,222 | (39,736,434) 12,975,028 |
(41,903,935) | (26,761,406) |
TRANSACTIONS AND BALANCES WITH RELATED PARTIES
Six months ended
June 30, June 30,
2025 2024
(Un-Audited) (Un-Audited)
Rs '000 Rs '000
Relationship with the Company Nature of transaction
i. Shareholders Technical services assistance fee
- note 19.1
1,931,011
1,734,092
ii. Subsidiaries Sale of goods and services
3,168,194
3,102,760
Purchase of goods and services
663,083
1,268,067
Mark up on loans
2,539,116
2,849,230
Long term investment in subsidiary
1,850,000
2,400,000
Long term loan to subsidiary
-
5,000,000
Repayment of long term loans from
subsidiary
416,667
1,250,000
iii. Associated undertakings Sale of goods and services
3,447,251
3,713,744
Purchase of goods and services
595,548
520,077
iv. Employees contribution plan PTCL Employees GPF Trust - net
201,429
60,518
v. Employees retirement
benefit plan Contribution to the plan-gratuity
63,009
56,908
vi. The Government of Pakistan
and its related entities Charge under license obligations
1,659.704
1,326,035
vii. Directors, Chief Executive and Fee and remuneration including
Key management personnel benefits and perquisites
747,276
698,403
June 30, December 31,
2025 2024
Note
Rs '000
Period / year-end balances
Receivables from related parties
Long term loans to subsidiaries
39,833,333
40,250,000
Trade debts
- Subsidiaries
974,582
626,000
- Associated undertakings
45,664,864
42,005,179
Other receivables
- Subsidiaries
24,721,223
20,826,902
- Associated undertakings
71,305
71,305
- Pakistan Telecommunication Employees Trust (PTET)
43,798
25,634
- Long term loans to executives and key management personnel
77,131
96,680
Bank deposit with subsidiary
1.,580
1,499
Pakistan Telecommunication Employees Trust (PTET)
20,790,698
2,951,438
Payables to related parties
Trade creditors
- Subsidiaries
1,955,000
1,955,895
- Associated undertakings
4,812,774
4,316,537
- The Government of Pakistan and its related entities
2,128,361
2,293,643
Payable to subsidiaries on account of group taxation
40,729,884
40,733,736
Security deposits from subsidiary
3,653
3,623
Retention money payable to associated undertakings
19,672
2,940
Technical services assistance fee payable to Etisalat 19.1
52,116,196
48,230,684
Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited
Employees Gratuity Fund
134,970
89,535
(Un-Audited) (Audited) Rs '000
This represents the Company's share of fee payable to Emirates Telecommunication Corporation (Etisalat) under an agreement for technical services at the rate of 3.5% of Pakistan Telecommunication Group's consolidated revenue.
OFFSETTING OF FINANCIAL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
Amount Net as per
Gross amounts
subject to setoff
Offset
Net amount
not in
scope of offsetting
statement
of financial position
Rs '000
Rs '000
Rs '000
Rs '000
Rs '000
As At June 30, 2025 (Un-Audited)
Trade debts and contract assets
44,654,809
(2,264,724)
42,390,085
23,758,630
66,148,715
Trade creditors
(3,259,006)
2,264,724
(994,282)
(12,435,630)
(13,429,912)
As At December 31, 2024 (Audited)
Trade debts
43,809,880
(5,649,369)
38,160,511
22,402,669
60,563,180
Trade creditors
(6,624,898)
5,649,369
(975,529)
(12,288,692)
(13,264,221)
FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT AND FAIR VALUES
The Company's financial risk management objectives and policies are consistent with that disclosed in the annual financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2024. There is no change in the nature and corresponding hierarchies of fair value levels of financial instruments from those as disclosed in the audited financial statements of the Company for the year ended December 31, 2024.
The carrying amount of all financial assets and financial liabilities are estimated to approximate their fair values.
DATE OF AUTHORIZATION FOR ISSUE OF CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
These condensed interim financial statements for the six months period ended June 30, 2025 were authorized for issue by the Board of Directors of the Company on August 28, 2025.
Chief Financial Officer President & CEO Chairman
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE SIX MONTHS PERIOD ENDED JUNE 30, 2025 (UN-AUDITED)CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS AT JUNE 30, 2025
June 30, December 31,
2025 2024
(Un-Audited) (Audited)
Note Rs '000 Rs '000
Equity and liabilities | |||
Equity | |||
Share capital and reserves | |||
Share capital | 51,000,000 | 51,000,000 | |
Revenue reserves | |||
General reserve | 27,497,072 | 27,497,072 | |
Unappropriated loss | (36,668,593) | (43,575,731) | |
(9,171,521) | (16,078,659) | ||
Statutory and other reserves | 935,752 | 935,752 | |
Unrealized gain on investments | |||
measured at fair value through OCI | 97,705 | 409,162 | |
42,861,936 | 36,266,255 | ||
Liabilities | |||
Non-current liabilities | |||
Long term loans from banks | 98,438,275 | 104,867,250 | |
Deposits from banking customers | 59,425,087 | 39,870,286 | |
Lease liabilities | 25,553,935 | 12,429,735 | |
Employees retirement benefits | 41,261,139 | 42,846,083 | |
Deferred government grants | 39,416,273 | 35,252,992 | |
Advances from customers | 1,350,233 | 1,442,432 | |
License fee payable | 8,837,021 | 8,799,401 | |
Long term vendor liability | 35,123,044 | 30,816,234 | |
309,405,007 | 276,324,413 | ||
Current liabilities | |||
158,600,800 | |||
Trade and other payables | 6 | 155,435,685 | |
Deposits from banking customers | 72,170,281 | 96,741,897 | |
Interest accrued | 4,430,044 | 6,716,644 | |
Short term running finance | 74,812,871 | 51,678,636 | |
Current portion of: | |||
Long term loans from banks | 18,341,860 | 134,887,702 | |
Subordinated debt | 150,000 | 1,000,000 | |
Lease liabilities | 13,132,262 | 4,458,672 | |
License fee payable | 2,373,220 | 2,328,854 | |
Long term vendor liability | 23,485,405 | 35,565,847 | |
Security deposits | 1,613,630 | 1,654,053 | |
Unpaid / unclaimed dividend | 208,003 | 208,131 | |
366,153,261 | 493,841,236 | ||
Total equity and liabilities | 718,420,204 | 806,431,904 | |
Contingencies and commitments 11
The annexed notes 1 to 22 are an integral part of these condensed consolidated interim financial statements.
Chief Financial Officer President & CEO Chairman
