On February 24, 2026, it was revealed that the Government of Pakistan, which holds a 62.18% stake in Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL), has not received any dividends from the company in the past five years. This information was disclosed by Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunications, Shaza Fatima Khawaja, in response to a question from Senator Muhammad Talha Mahmood. The lack of dividends raises concerns about the financial health and governance of PTCL, especially given the government's significant ownership stake. "Despite being the majority shareholder, the government did not receive any dividend," highlighting a troubling trend for public investment in the telecommunications sector (TechJuice).
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Government Holds 62.18% Shares In Ptcl, No Dividends Received
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Pakistan's government hasn't received dividends from PTCL in five years, raising concerns over its financial health. Meanwhile, HUBCO reports a slight profit decline but maintains a cash dividend.
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