Pakistan’s leading telecom and digital services providers, PTCL & Ufone, have successfully achieved PCI DSS v4.0.1 certification for 2026, strengthening their secure handling of payment card data and alignment with international cybersecurity standards. The certification was awarded by Risk Associates, a globally recognized PCI Qualified Security Assessor (QSA), following an independent assessment of PTCL & Ufone’s cloud infrastructure and cardholder data environment.
This certification demonstrates that we’ve implemented robust security controls to reduce data breaches, fraud, and unauthorized access, and it strengthens customer confidence in secure digital transactions.
Commenting on the achievement, Chief Technology and Information Officer, PTCL & Ufone, Jafar Khalid said: “Achieving PCI DSS v4.0.1 certification reflects our continued focus on aligning with global security standards and protecting sensitive customer information.”
Kashif Hassan, Managing Director of Risk Associates, added: “PTCL & Ufone demonstrate strong alignment with PCI DSS v4.0.1 requirements through mature cloud infrastructure and secure data handling practices.”
