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Pakistan May Require Govt Nod for Ufone-Telenor Rebranding

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from ProPakistani ·

Pakistan's telecom regulator PTA indicated that the proposed rebranding of Ufone and Telenor's merged entity may need federal government approval. The merger, creating Pakistan Telecommunication Mobile Limited, is pending regulatory clearance. The rebranding to 'e&' reflects the parent company's global brand strategy.

Meridian48 take
The requirement for government sign-off adds another layer of regulatory complexity to an already lengthy merger process, potentially delaying the unified brand's market impact.
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