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business Updated 21–22 Sep 2026

IESCO privatisation attracts 10 investor groups from Pakistan and abroad

HarZaviya summary · from 10 outlets

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."

Summary generated by HarZaviya from the headlines and excerpts of the 10 outlets below. Each outlet's own headline is listed under it.

Same story from 10 outlets

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  1. PC receives 10 EOIs for the IESCO acquisition

    ISLAMABAD: The Privatisation Commission (PC) on Monday received ten (10) Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from prospective investors seeking to acquire 51 percent to 100 percent shareholding in Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) together with management control. The Privatisation of DISCOs Batch1 enters the next phase with continued strong investor interest in IESCO. The commission has rec...

  2. The Nation 83% identical

    PC receives overwhelming response from investors for Iesco’s sell-off

    ISLAMABAD - The Privatisation Commission (PC) has received an overwhelming response from domestic and international investors for the privatisation of Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO).

  3. Profit 78% identical

    Ten investors join race for IESCO as privatisation enters next phase

    Three Turkish firms and major Pakistani business groups seek 51-100% stake with management control as transaction moves to prequalification stage.

  4. Geo News 79% identical

    Iesco privatisation receives strong investor interest as 10 EOIs submitted

    A power transmission tower is seen a day after a country-wide power breakdown, in Karachi, Pakistan, January 24, 2023. — ReutersThree Turkish companies submit EOIs for Iesco privatisation.Pakistani business groups also show strong interest.Applicants face evaluation before entering...

  5. ProPakistani 80% identical

    10 Investors Want to Buy IESCO

    The Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) has attracted interest from 10 local and international investor groups as the government moves… Read More

  6. 24 News HD 85% identical

    IESCO privatisation draws 10 investor groups

    The privatisation of Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) has attracted strong interest from domestic and international investors, with the Privatisation Commission receiving 10 Expressions of Interest to acquire a 51% to 100% stake in the power distribution company, along with management control.

  7. Pakistan Observer 74% identical

    Iesco Privatisation Draws Strong Interest from Local, Foreign Investors

    The Privatisation Commission on Monday said it had received expressions of interest (EOIs) from 10 domestic and international investors for…

  8. Minute Mirror 74% identical

    Strong investor interest emerges in Iesco privatis...

    The Privatisation Commission has received strong interest from local and international investors for the

  9. Dawn 85% identical

    Privatisation Commission gets ‘overwhelming response’ from investors for Iesco privatisation

    ISLAMABAD: The Privatisation Commission on Monday said it received an “overwhelming response” from domestic and international investors for the privatisation of Islamabad Electric Supply Company (Iesco). Iesco is among the three electricity distribution companies in Discos Batch-I, alongside Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (Fesco) and Gujranwala Electric Power Company (Gepco). In a statement...

  10. BOL News 80% identical

    Pakistan’s IESCO privatization plan sparks strong investor interest

    Pakistan’s IESCO privatization plan has attracted 10 domestic and international investors seeking 51% to 100% ownership and management control.

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