Pakistan plans to privatise three DISCOs in first quarter of 2027
Prime Minister's Adviser Muhammad Ali announced the privatisation of three power distribution companies in Pakistan during the first quarter of 2027.
Selected companies face bidding delays
The government intends to sell Faisalabad Electric Supply Company, Gujranwala Electric Power Company and Islamabad Electric Supply Company. Due diligence is currently underway for these three entities while investors asked for more time to review the complex transactions. Officials had originally scheduled the bidding process for December but moved the target date forward slightly.
Other districts join future schedule
Work has begun on privatising Hyderabad and Sukkur power distribution companies with completion expected in the second quarter of 2027. The programme also includes Lahore, Multan, Peshawar and Hazara distribution companies which will finish their process in the second half of 2027.
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- Associated Press of Pakistan
- Business Recorder
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