Sapphire Fibres joins race for IESCO privatisation

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1. 23 Oct 2026 74% related

   9 outlets

   Privatisation Commission prequalifies 10 bidders for IESCO sale

   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.

2. 22 Sep 2026 75% related

   10 outlets

   IESCO privatisation attracts 10 investor groups from Pakistan and abroad

   Most outlets led with the number of investor groups (10) and the fact that they were both domestic and international. Phrasing varied slightly, with some using "strong interest" or "overwhelming response" to describe the reaction. A few also noted the range of ownership sought (51% to 100%) and the submission of Expressions of Interest (EOIs). Geo News briefly mentioned the participation of Turkish companies and Pakistani business groups, while Dawn and others did not specify nationalities beyond "domestic and international."

3. 30 Aug 2026 71% related

   8 outlets · 2 developments

   Privatisation Commission extends deadline for IESCO privatisation EOI

   Most outlets reported the extension of the deadline for submitting expressions of interest in the privatisation of Islamabad Electric Supply Company Limited. The framing and key details were largely consistent across the excerpts, with both headlines and summaries focusing on the deadline extension and the involvement of the Privatisation Commission.

4. 8 Aug 2026 71% related

   9 outlets · 2 developments

   FESCO privatisation receives multiple expressions of interest

   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."

5. 7 Aug 2026 78% related

   2 outlets · 2 developments

   Sapphire Fibres enters bidding for FESCO privatisation

   Most outlets highlighted Sapphire Fibres joining the bidding race for FESCO privatisation, noting its entry came shortly after the Nishat Group consortium announced its interest. The emphasis was on the development as a new entrant in the process, with no additional framing or specific claims attributed to unnamed outlets.