--- title: "Privatisation Commission prequalifies 10 bidders for IESCO sale" description: "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." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/15912-privatisation-commission-prequalifies-10-parties-for-iesco site: HarZaviya language: en --- # Privatisation Commission prequalifies 10 bidders for IESCO sale business · updated 23 Oct 2026, 2:16 PM PKT · 22–23 Oct 2026 · 11 articles from 9 outlets **HarZaviya summary** — how 9 outlets covered this, generated automatically from their headlines and excerpts: > 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. ## Same story from 9 outlets Each outlet's own headline, most recent first — read any at its source. - **Arab News Pakistan** — [Pakistan shortlists 10 prospective buyers for Islamabad electricity distributor’s privatization](https://www.arabnews.pk/pakistan/pakistan-shortlists-10-prospective-buyers-for-islamabad-electricity-distributors-privatization-3005036) · 23 Oct 2026, 2:16 PM PKT - **ProPakistani** — [3 Turkish Firms Among 10 Groups Shortlisted for IESCO Sale](https://propakistani.pk/2026/10/23/3-turkish-firms-among-10-groups-shortlisted-for-iesco-sale/) · 23 Oct 2026, 8:38 AM PKT · 77% identical wording to the newest filing > The government has prequalified 10 local and international investor groups for the privatization of Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO), including… Read More - **Business Recorder** — [DISCOs, ZTBL and State Life privatization: PC advances key transactions, approves major decisions](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40445559/discos-ztbl-and-state-life-privatization-pc-advances-key-transactions-approves-major-decisions) · 23 Oct 2026, 5:35 AM PKT · 60% identical wording to the newest filing > 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... - **The Nation** — [PC Board approves key measures for privatisation of 2 Discos, ZTBL, SLIC](https://www.nation.com.pk/23-Oct-2026/pc-board-approves-key-measures-privatisation-2-discos-ztbl-slic) · 23 Oct 2026, 12:11 AM PKT · 62% identical wording to the newest filing > 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). - **ARY News (English)** — [Pakistan prequalifies 10 bidders for IESCO privatization](https://arynews.tv/pakistan-prequalifies-10-bidders-for-iesco-privatization) · 23 Oct 2026, 12:03 AM PKT · 81% identical wording to the newest filing > The decision was taken at the commission's 260th board meeting, chaired by Muhammad Ali, the prime minister's adviser on privatization. - **Associated Press of Pakistan** — [PC Board advances key transactions, approves major decisions on DISCOs, ZTBL and State Life Privatisation](https://www.app.com.pk/business/pc-board-advances-key-transactions-approves-major-decisions-on-discos-ztbl-and-state-life-privatisation/) · 23 Oct 2026, 12:00 AM PKT · 55% identical wording to the newest filing > 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... - **24 News HD** — [10 investors prequalified for IESCO privatisation](https://www.24newshd.tv/22-Oct-2026/10-investors-prequalified-iesco-privatisation) · 22 Oct 2026, 10:02 PM PKT · 71% identical wording to the newest filing > 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. - **Dunya News** — [10 local and foreign parties prequalified for IESCO privatisation](https://dunyanews.tv/en/Business/979113-10-local-and-foreign-parties-prequalified-for-iesco-privatisation) · 22 Oct 2026, 7:44 PM PKT · 71% identical wording to the newest filing > The Privatisation Commission Board has prequalified 10 local and international parties for IESCO's privatisation - **Pakistan Observer** — [Bestway Cement, Engro, Turkish firms among 10 Investors shortlisted for IESCO Privatisation](https://pakobserver.net/bestway-cement-engro-turkish-firms-among-10-investors-shortlisted-for-iesco-privatisation/) · 22 Oct 2026, 7:41 PM PKT · 73% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD – IESCO privatisation race is heating up as 10 major investors, including Bestway Cement, Engro Energy, HUBCO and three… ## Part of a bigger story Other stories whose coverage resembles this one, nearest first. "% related" compares whole stories, not single articles — see [what the percentages mean](https://harzaviya.com/methodology). - [IESCO privatisation attracts 10 investor groups from Pakistan and abroad](https://harzaviya.com/stories/9797-iesco-privatisation-draws-10-investor-groups) · 22 Sep 2026 · 10 outlets · 89% related - [Privatization Commission prequalifies 10 bidders for FESCO sale](https://harzaviya.com/stories/5163-10-interested-parties-prequalified-for-fesco-privatisation) · 29 Aug 2026 · 10 outlets · 87% related - [FESCO privatisation receives multiple expressions of interest](https://harzaviya.com/stories/2202-fesco-sale-attracts-12-investors-from-pakistan-china) · 8 Aug 2026 · 9 outlets · 2 developments · 84% related - [Nine companies prequalified for GEPCO privatisation](https://harzaviya.com/stories/12455-nine-companies-prequalify-for-gepco-privatisation) · 6 Oct 2026 · 10 outlets · 82% related - [Privatisation Commission extends deadline for IESCO privatisation EOI](https://harzaviya.com/stories/5342-investors-get-more-time-to-bid-for-iesco-stake-as-deadline) · 30 Aug 2026 · 8 outlets · 2 developments · 82% related 11 articles from 9 outlets, 22–23 Oct 2026. 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