United Bank Limited (UBL) has extended a Rs. 25 billion bilateral financing facility to Telenor Pakistan, marking the telecom operator’s first locally secured borrowing since it began operations in the country.
The financing agreement was formalized at Telenor Pakistan’s headquarters in Islamabad, where the documents were signed by the company’s Chief Financial Officer, Andreas Högberg, and UBL’s Group Executive for Corporate & Investment Banking, Nadia Tabassum.
The facility is designed to support Telenor Pakistan’s local financing needs amid rising operational and investment pressures in the telecom sector. Industry players continue to face challenges linked to spectrum costs, infrastructure expansion, and macroeconomic headwinds.
Högberg expressed gratitude to UBL for executing the transaction swiftly, calling the arrangement a significant milestone for Telenor Pakistan. He noted that the facility strengthens the company’s financial flexibility at a critical time for the sector.
Commenting on the development, Tabassum highlighted the strategic importance of telecommunications for Pakistan’s economic and social connectivity.
“Telecom infrastructure is central to economic growth and social connectivity,” she said. “UBL remains committed to enabling sectoral development and fostering partnerships that contribute to Pakistan’s broader progress.”
The partnership underscores UBL’s continued role in supporting key industries and reflects growing confidence in Pakistan’s telecom sector as it navigates a challenging operating environment.
