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Ufone–Telenor merger approved: What it means for Pakistan’s telecom future

The development places Pakistan Telecommunication Corporation Limited aka PTCL as one of the most dominant players in the country's telecom sector

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After a constant loop of will they-won't they, the Competition Commission of Pakistan has finally approved the Ufone-Telenor merger, which firmly places Pakistan Telecommunication Corporation Limited aka PTCL as one of the most dominant players in the country's telecom sector.

The merged entity is poised to unlock substantial value through cost savings, operational efficiencies, and, most importantly, higher ARPU. Watch the full breakdown of what this merger means for PTCL in this video.

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