National Assembly panel informed of proposed Disco divestment plans
Most outlets reported that the National Assembly Standing Committee on Privatisation was informed about the proposed divestment of 51 to 100 percent of Disco shares. Business Recorder led with the range of proposed divestment and mentioned management control, while Dawn focused on the current stage of evaluating bids for the power firms. Both headlines highlight the committee being informed but differ slightly in emphasis on the process stage and the scope of the divestment.
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Bids for power firms being evaluated
ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Privatisation was informed on Thursday that the evaluation of interested parties was at an advanced stage for the sale of 51 per cent to 100 per cent shareholding, along with management control, in each electricity distribution company (Disco). Committee Chairman Dr Farooq Sattar stressed the need for a transparent, competitive and market-b...
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NA panel informed: PC plans 51-100pc divestment of each Disco
ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Standing Committee on Privatisation has been informed that 51 to 100 percent shareholding and management control of each power distributing company (Disco) is proposed to be divested under the approved structure of the Disco’s privatisation. The Standing Committee of the National Assembly on Privatisation met on Thursday at Parliament House, Islamabad, under the cha...
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