Recent developments indicate a mixed economic outlook for Pakistan, with the technology sector continuing to face challenges despite some recovery in telecom pricing and subscriber growth. The sector reported a net loss of PKR 2 billion in 2025, an improvement from a loss of PKR 6.6 billion the previous year, primarily driven by Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited's (PTCL) narrowing losses. Meanwhile, the banking sector's performance has come under scrutiny, as Bank Makramah Limited (BML) reported a net loss of PKR 5.2 billion for 2024, with a market cap of PKR 485.34 billion and a price-to-earnings ratio of -93.05, raising concerns about its profitability trajectory. Despite this, the overall banking sector achieved a record profit of PKR 671 billion, benefiting from lower interest expenses and higher net interest income.
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Pakistan Telecom Sector Losses Amidst Banking Sector Profit Surge
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Pakistan's economy shows mixed signals: tech sector struggles, banking faces scrutiny despite overall profits, while the stock market declines amid security concerns. Some sectors, like pharma, thr...
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