Ishaq Dar chairs meeting on power sector reforms

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1. 25 Aug 2026 76% related

   4 outlets · 2 developments

   Cabinet Committee Approves Restructuring Plan for Three Electricity Distribution Companies

   Most outlets reported the approval of a restructuring plan for three electricity distribution companies by the Cabinet Committee on Privatisation. ProPakistani led with the government's approval and mentioned the plan was for the first batch of three major DISCOs ahead of their sale. Business Recorder named the companies involved — FESCO, GEPCO, and IESCO — and similarly highlighted the CCoP’s approval. Both excerpts omitted details about the content of the restructuring plan or its implications.

2. 23 Aug 2026 71% related

   5 outlets

   Dar directs timely action for development projects implementation

   Most outlets reported that Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar directed authorities to ensure timely and coordinated action for the implementation of development projects. The framing was largely consistent, with slight variations in phrasing such as "timely completion of development projects" or "timely completion of uplift projects." The Nation and Pakistan Observer provided nearly identical wording, while Daily Times used the term "uplift projects." Dunya News briefly noted the context of the meeting chaired by Dar but did not elaborate further.

3. 8 Aug 2026 73% related

   2 outlets

   Cabinet Committee Reviews Privatization of Three Power Distribution Companies

   Most outlets reported that the Cabinet Committee on Privatization reviewed the privatization progress of IESCO, FESCO, and GEPCO, with the meeting chaired by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar. Both excerpts emphasized the review of privatization efforts but did not provide details on the outcomes or next steps.

4. 6 Aug 2026 72% related

   8 outlets

   Prime Minister Directs Strategy to Attract Investors for DISCOs Privatisation

   Most outlets reported that the Prime Minister directed authorities to adopt a comprehensive strategy to attract international or "world-class" investors for the privatisation of power distribution companies (DISCOs). The phrasing of the directive and emphasis on the type of investors varied slightly, with some using "global," "world-class," or "leading international." Several outlets also noted the Prime Minister’s order for the Privatisation Commission’s restructuring within one month, while others mentioned this only briefly or not at all. Overall, the framing was largely consistent, with differences primarily in adjectives and minor additional details.

5. 31 Jul 2026 72% related

   9 outlets

   PM orders audit of power firms’ billing systems and stresses smart meter installation

   Most outlets reported that the Prime Minister ordered a technical audit of power distribution companies’ billing systems and emphasized the need for power sector reforms. Several also highlighted his call for stricter action against electricity theft and the nationwide installation of smart meters as essential. A few outlets, such as Aaj News and Dunya News, led with the crackdown on power theft and smart meter rollout, while others like the Business Recorder and Daily Times focused more on the audit directive. The Nation and Dawn included both elements, while ARY News (English) and Samaa emphasized the importance of smart meters.