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Telecom Sector: Case Study of Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL)

In: The Face of Privatization in Pakistan

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  • Ghulam Samad

    (CAREC Institute)

  • Naseem Faraz

    (Pakistan Institute of Development Economics)

Abstract

Pakistan Telecommunication Company (PTCL) serving as a pivotal entity in the nation’s telecom sector underwent significant shifts in its financial dynamics following its privatization in 2006. Chapter 8 provides an in-depth exploration of the privatization and subsequent performance of PTCL. Before privatization, PTCL demonstrated robust financial metrics, making substantial contributions to the national treasury. However, post-privatization, the company encountered challenges, experiencing declines in operating profit, net income, and return on equity. Despite a sudden revenue surge in 2020 attributed to increased demand for broadband services amid digitalization trends, PTCL’s net profit stagnated, exacerbated by high-debt ratios resulting from leverage. This chapter critically evaluates the efficacy of the privatization decision, shedding light on transparencyTransparency concerns raised by discrepancies in property transfers and the sale of shares to a foreign investor. Ultimately, the analysis underscores the paramount importance of transparencyTransparency and welfare considerations in privatization endeavors, advocating for a balanced approach to safeguard the long-term success of national assets.

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  • Ghulam Samad & Naseem Faraz, 2024. "Telecom Sector: Case Study of Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL)," Springer Books, in: The Face of Privatization in Pakistan, chapter 0, pages 109-114, Springer.
  • Handle: RePEc:spr:sprchp:978-981-97-8385-4_8
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-97-8385-4_8
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