摘要：Among communication modes, telecommunication technology is the most commonly used one. It has been growing as a sector around the globe, even in developing countries like Pakistan. This paper estimates the trend of total factor productivity growth in seven main listed tele-communication operator companies and members of Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA). Data from annual reports of 2007-2012 is borrowed to calculate Malmquist Total Factor Productivity (TFP) growth indices using non-parametric approach – Data Envelop-ment Analysis (DEA). This approach reveals configurations of productivity change and gives an elucidation along with the technological implication of all components. On the whole PTCL is found to be the forefront of Pakistan telecom industry as evident from average of ef-ficiency scores. Recommendations based on empirical analysis are made consequently.
关键词：Telecom Sector; Total Factor Productivity (TFP); Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA); Malmquist Productivity Index (MPI)
