WorldCall

[6][7] It restarted its operations in 2001 as WorldCall Telecommunication Company Limited and initially offered bundled broadband internet and cable television services, which was a new concept in Pakistan at the time.

[6][8] The company received licenses from the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority for long distance international (LDI) and wireless local loop (WLL) services in July and November 2004, respectively.

[6] A month later, in August 2005, WorldCall was listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange following an initial public offering at a strike price of PKR 10.

[8] While this segment generated revenue, it faced competition from the increasing number of cellphone operators and decreasing prices of cellular services.

[8] Financial issues, such as reliance on bond issuances and long-term bank loans, led WorldCall to face potential default.