Restructuring Begins After Telecom Merger
The merger between Telenor Pakistan and Ufone is expected to trigger major workforce changes at Pak Telecom Mobile Limited. Hundreds of employees may face job cuts as the newly merged company moves to remove duplicate roles and build a fresh operating structure.
Sources said the workforce adjustment is likely to be completed over the next few weeks. The process follows the legal completion of the merger between Telenor Pakistan and Ufone. The restructuring is expected to affect several departments, including sales, marketing, finance, human resources, technology, customer services, and administration.
Employees to Face Tests and Interviews
According to sources, around 300 to 500 employees could be removed from PTML’s headcount. Employees who want to remain part of the merged company will have to go through aptitude tests, functional proficiency assessments, and interviews.
The assessment process will decide which employees are appointed to roles in the new company structure. Those who qualify may be retained in their preferred roles, depending on available positions. Employees who do not secure their first-choice roles may be considered for other suitable vacancies if they meet the required competency standards.
Separation Package for Unselected Employees
Sources said employees who cannot be accommodated after the assessment process will be separated from the company. They are expected to receive a Voluntary Separation Scheme, also known as a golden handshake.
PTML Director Corporate Communications Saad Mustafa Waraich said the company is currently focused on integration, operating structures, governance, and policies. He said the company cannot comment on speculation related to internal plans at this stage.
Before the merger, Telenor Pakistan had around 800 employees. Nearly 300 Ufone employees have already been shifted to the company’s headquarters at 345. The restructuring has already created uncertainty among staff. In one recent case, a senior sales executive reportedly resigned after failing to secure a position in the merged organisation.
Employees are now waiting for the outcome of the selection process as PTML moves ahead with its post-merger restructuring plan.
