--- title: "FESCO privatisation receives multiple expressions of interest" description: "Most outlets highlighted the submission of expressions of interest (EOIs) for the FESCO privatisation and noted the involvement of both domestic and international investors. The Business Recorder added that the response was \"overwhelming,\" while The Nation framed the development as the DISCOs sell-off entering \"its next phase.\"" url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/2202-fesco-sale-attracts-12-investors-from-pakistan-china site: HarZaviya language: en --- # FESCO privatisation receives multiple expressions of interest business · latest filing 8 Aug 2026, 3:03 PM PKT · 7–8 Aug 2026 · 10 articles from 9 outlets over 2 developments ## How it developed Newest development first. Each carries its own coverage and, where we have one, our summary of it. ### 8 Aug 2026 — FESCO privatisation receives multiple expressions of interest (4 outlets) > Most outlets highlighted the submission of expressions of interest (EOIs) for the FESCO privatisation and noted the involvement of both domestic and international investors. The Business Recorder added that the response was "overwhelming," while The Nation framed the development as the DISCOs sell-off entering "its next phase." - **ARY News (English)** — [PC receives 12 EoIs for FESCO privatization: Adviser](https://arynews.tv/pc-receives-12-eois-fesco-privatization-adviser) · 8 Aug 2026, 3:03 PM PKT - **Daily Times** — [Turkish, Chinese and local investors express interest in acquiring FESCO](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1535404/turkish-chinese-and-local-investors-express-interest-in-acquiring-fesco/) · 8 Aug 2026, 12:35 PM PKT · 74% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan’s Privatization Commission announced on Friday that it has received Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from 12 local and international investors, among them Turkish and Chinese companies, for acquiring a stake in the Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (FESCO). Pakistan invited EOIs from investors seeking to acquire 51 percent to 100 percent stakes in three state-owned electricity […] - **The Nation** — [Discos sell-off enters next phase with submission of EOIs for Fesco](https://www.nation.com.pk/08-Aug-2026/discos-sell-off-enters-next-phase-submission-eois-fesco) · 8 Aug 2026, 8:43 AM PKT · 70% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD - The privatisation process of DISCOs has entered its next phase with the submission of expressions of interest (EOI) for Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (FESCO). - **Business Recorder** — [PC receives 12 EOIs for FESCO acquisition](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40433834/pc-receives-12-eois-for-fesco-acquisition) · 8 Aug 2026, 6:40 AM PKT · 84% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD: The Privatisation Commission (PC) has received an overwhelming response from domestic and international investors for the privatisation of Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (FESCO). On the closing date, the Commission received 12 Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from prospective investors seeking to acquire 51 to 100 percent shareholding in FESCO together with management control. Acco... ### 7 Aug 2026 — FESCO Privatization Attracts 12 Local and International Bidders (6 outlets) > Most outlets reported that the Privatization Commission received 12 Expressions of Interest for the FESCO privatization, noting the involvement of Turkish and Chinese investors alongside local bidders. While the framing was largely consistent, some outlets emphasized the number of bidders (e.g., BOL News and Dawn), while others highlighted the nationalities of the interested parties (e.g., Business Recorder and ProPakistani). Arab News Pakistan and 24 News HD focused on the next phase of the privatization process and the stakes being offered. - **Business Recorder** — [FESCO privatisation: Turkiye, China, Pakistan firms eye stake](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40433777/fesco-privatisation-turkiye-china-pakistan-firms-eye-stake) · 7 Aug 2026, 9:40 PM PKT > The Privatisation Commission (PC) has received 12 Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from local and foreign investors for the acquisition of a majority stake in the Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (FESCO), advancing the government’s plan to privatise power distribution companies. According to a statement from Finance minister’s advisor Khurram Schehzad on Friday, the EOIs were submitted on the c... - **Dawn** — [Domestic, foreign investors show interest in Fesco privatisation: privatisation commission](https://www.dawn.com/news/2021271/domestic-foreign-investors-show-interest-in-fesco-privatisation-privatisation-commission) · 7 Aug 2026, 7:58 PM PKT · 83% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD: The Privatisation Commission (PC) on Friday said it had received a strong response from domestic and international investors for the privatisation of Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (Fesco). The commission said it had received 12 expressions of interest (EOIs) from prospective investors seeking to acquire a 51pc to 100pc stake in Fesco along with management control. The EOIs were ... - **24 News HD** — [FESCO's privatisation: 12 companies express interest in acquiring stakes](https://www.24newshd.tv/07-Aug-2026/fesco-s-privatisation-12-companies-express-interest-acquiring-stakes) · 7 Aug 2026, 7:52 PM PKT · 84% identical wording to the newest filing > The privatization process of Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (FESCO) has entered its next phase after 12 companies expressed interest in acquiring 51 to 100 percent shares and management control of the power distribution company, reported 24NewsHD TV Channel. - **ProPakistani** — [FESCO Sale Attracts 12 Investors From Pakistan, China and Turkey](https://propakistani.pk/2026/08/07/fesco-sale-attracts-12-investors-from-pakistan-china-and-turkey/) · 7 Aug 2026, 6:22 PM PKT · 89% identical wording to the newest filing > The Privatization Commission has received 12 Expressions of Interest (EOIs) for the privatization of Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (FESCO), marking… Read More The post FESCO Sale Attracts 12 Investors From Pakistan, China and Turkey appeared first on ProPakistani. - **BOL News** — [Privatisation of Faisalabad Electric Supply Company draws 12 bidders](https://www.bolnews.com/business/privatisation-of-faisalabad-electric-supply-company-draws-12-bidders/) · 7 Aug 2026, 5:36 PM PKT · 81% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD: The Privatisation Commission said Thursday it has received expressions of interest from 12 domestic and international investors for the privatisation of Faisalabad Electric Supply Company, marking a significant step in the government’s power-sector reform agenda. The commission received bids from three Turkish companies, one Chinese firm and eight Pakistani business groups seeking to... - **Arab News Pakistan** — [Turkish, Chinese, local investors express interest in acquiring Pakistani DISCO](https://www.arabnews.pk/node/2653781/pakistan) · 7 Aug 2026, 7:08 AM PKT · 87% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Privatization Commission announced on Friday that it has received Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from 12 local and international investors, among them Turkish and Chinese companies, for acquiring a stake in the Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (FESCO).  Pakistan invited EOIs from investors seeking to acquire 51 percent to 100 percent stakes in three state-owned elec... ## Part of a bigger story Other stories whose coverage resembles this one, nearest first. 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