Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) held its 17th Annual General meeting on Thursday. PTCL Board of Directors Chairman Amir Tariq Zaman Khan presided over the meeting attended by PTCL employees and shareholders. The meeting was called with the objective to apprise the shareholders of the company’s development projects financial health. Amir Tariq said that “despite the economic challenges faced by the country, PTCL a strong profile in segments of broadband both in wire-line as well as wireless and other corporate services. For the year under review, PTCL Group’s profit after tax stood at Rs. 11.5 billion, 36 percent higher compared to the profit of Rs.110.8 billion for the year 2011-12.” Amir Tariq Zaman Khan assured the shareholders that all strategies planned and implemented by the board were aimed towards utilizing PTCL’s full potential and to achieve the corporate objectives with competence and determination. He said that “our hareholders’ sustained confidence and trust in PTCL was a result of our continued commitment to ensure transparent and seamless flow of information. Our strategies revolve around building a unique customer experience by bringing products which meet the needs of the future. ” The shareholders unanimously approved all the agenda items of the meeting. The meeting was concluded after the chairman gave a thanks message to all participants for their presence and support. PTCL was declared the leading operator in Pakistan by Pakistan Telecommunication Authority’s 2011 Quality of Service survey for providing the highest quality Broadband Internet service to consumers. PTCL also celebrated the historic milestone of becoming the first Broadband service provider to flaunt ‘One Million Broadband Customers’.The year under review saw a wide range of new services and products introduced under the banner of 3G ‘EVO’. Launch of 3G EVO Tab, a 7 inch Wi-Fi tablet and EVODROID, a smart phone with built in 3G EVO capability, for high speed internet-on-the-go connectivity established PTCL as the pioneer in the country for mobile data connectivity. Another first by PTCL was Tenda 3G Wi-Fi router that supports 3G connectivity through plug-in of any 3G EVO device.
