Friday, January 02 2026

PTCL Group injects Rs15bn capital into U Bank
Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL), the parent company of U Microfinance Bank Limited (U Bank), has approved a capital injection of Rs 15 billion (approximately USD53 million) into the Bank, one of the largest equity injection transactions in the industry. The capital injection is intended to support U Bank’s sustained growth trajectory and the development of its digital banking platform, enabling enhanced customer outreach and service delivery. Hatem Bamatraf, Chairman of U Microfinance Bank and Group Chief Executive Officer, PTCL Group, reaffirmed PTCL Group’s commitment to initiatives that promote financial inclusion, innovation, and socioeconomic development across Pakistan. He noted that the capital injection reflects the Group’s confidence in U Bank’s digital transformation strategy and its potential to strengthen the microfinance banking ecosystem.
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