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Privatisation Commission prequalifies 10 bidders for IESCO sale

HarZaviya summary · from 9 outlets

Most outlets led with the prequalification of 10 local and international investors for the IESCO privatisation, naming some of the firms such as Bestway Cement, Engro, and HUBCO. A few also noted the involvement of three Turkish firms and the approval of key decisions for the privatisation of other entities like FESCO, ZTBL, and SLIC. While the majority focused on the IESCO shortlist, a couple of excerpts expanded to mention broader privatisation measures approved by the PC Board.

Summary generated by HarZaviya from the headlines and excerpts of the 9 outlets below. Each outlet's own headline is listed under it.

Same story from 9 outlets

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  1. ProPakistani 77% identical

    3 Turkish Firms Among 10 Groups Shortlisted for IESCO Sale

    The government has prequalified 10 local and international investor groups for the privatization of Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO), including… Read More

  2. Business Recorder 60% identical

    DISCOs, ZTBL and State Life privatization: PC advances key transactions, approves major decisions

    ISLAMABAD: The Privatisation Commission (PC) Board, in its meeting held on Thursday under the chairmanship Muhammad Ali, Adviser to the Prime Minister on Privatisation and Chairman of the Privatisation Commission, approved key measures relating to the privatisation of Islamabad Electric Supply Company Limited (IESCO), Faisalabad Electric Supply Company Limited (FESCO), Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limi...

  3. The Nation 62% identical

    PC Board approves key measures for privatisation of 2 Discos, ZTBL, SLIC

    ISLAMABAD - The Privatisation Commission (PC) Board approved key measures relating to the privatisation of Islamabad Electric Supply Company Limited (IESCO), Faisalabad Electric Supply Company Limited (FESCO), Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited (ZTBL), and State Life Insurance Corporation of Pakistan (SLIC).

  4. ARY News (English) 81% identical

    Pakistan prequalifies 10 bidders for IESCO privatization

    The decision was taken at the commission's 260th board meeting, chaired by Muhammad Ali, the prime minister's adviser on privatization.

  5. PC Board advances key transactions, approves major decisions on DISCOs, ZTBL and State Life Privatisation

    ISLAMABAD, Oct 22 (APP):The Privatisation Commission (PC) Board on Thursday reaffirmed its commitment to advancing the government’s privatisation programme through transparent, competitive and professionally managed transactions, aimed at attracting credible domestic and international investment, improving operational efficiency and service delivery. The Board met under the chairmanship of Muha...

  6. 24 News HD 71% identical

    10 investors prequalified for IESCO privatisation

    The Privatisation Commission Board has approved the prequalification of 10 local and international investors for the privatisation of Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO), marking a key milestone in the process.

  7. Dunya News 71% identical

    10 local and foreign parties prequalified for IESCO privatisation

    The Privatisation Commission Board has prequalified 10 local and international parties for IESCO's privatisation

  8. Pakistan Observer 73% identical

    Bestway Cement, Engro, Turkish firms among 10 Investors shortlisted for IESCO Privatisation

    ISLAMABAD – IESCO privatisation race is heating up as 10 major investors, including Bestway Cement, Engro Energy, HUBCO and three…

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