--- title: "IESCO privatisation attracts 10 investor groups from Pakistan and abroad" description: "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.\"" url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/9797-iesco-privatisation-draws-10-investor-groups site: HarZaviya language: en --- # IESCO privatisation attracts 10 investor groups from Pakistan and abroad business · updated 22 Sep 2026, 6:15 AM PKT · 21–22 Sep 2026 · 12 articles from 10 outlets **HarZaviya summary** — how 10 outlets covered this, generated automatically from their headlines and excerpts: > 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." ## Same story from 10 outlets Each outlet's own headline, most recent first — read any at its source. - **Business Recorder** — [PC receives 10 EOIs for the IESCO acquisition](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40440623/pc-receives-10-eois-for-the-iesco-acquisition) · 22 Sep 2026, 6:15 AM PKT > 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... - **The Nation** — [PC receives overwhelming response from investors for Iesco’s sell-off](https://www.nation.com.pk/22-Sep-2026/pc-receives-overwhelming-response-investors-iesco-s-sell-off) · 22 Sep 2026, 5:31 AM PKT · 83% 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 Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO). - **Profit** — [Ten investors join race for IESCO as privatisation enters next phase](https://profit.pakistantoday.com.pk/2026/09/21/ten-investors-join-race-for-iesco-as-privatisation-enters-next-phase) · 21 Sep 2026, 10:11 PM PKT · 78% identical wording to the newest filing > Three Turkish firms and major Pakistani business groups seek 51-100% stake with management control as transaction moves to prequalification stage. - **Geo News** — [Iesco privatisation receives strong investor interest as 10 EOIs submitted](https://www.geo.tv/latest/683059-iesco-privatisation-receives-strong-investor-interest-as-10-eois-submitted) · 21 Sep 2026, 10:05 PM PKT · 79% identical wording to the newest filing > 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... - **ProPakistani** — [10 Investors Want to Buy IESCO](https://propakistani.pk/2026/09/21/10-investors-want-to-buy-iesco/) · 21 Sep 2026, 9:35 PM PKT · 80% identical wording to the newest filing > The Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) has attracted interest from 10 local and international investor groups as the government moves… Read More - **24 News HD** — [IESCO privatisation draws 10 investor groups](https://www.24newshd.tv/21-Sep-2026/iesco-privatisation-draws-10-investor-groups) · 21 Sep 2026, 8:57 PM PKT · 85% identical wording to the newest filing > 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. - **Pakistan Observer** — [Iesco Privatisation Draws Strong Interest from Local, Foreign Investors](https://pakobserver.net/iesco-privatisation-draws-strong-interest-from-local-foreign-investors/) · 21 Sep 2026, 8:08 PM PKT · 74% identical wording to the newest filing > The Privatisation Commission on Monday said it had received expressions of interest (EOIs) from 10 domestic and international investors for… - **Minute Mirror** — [Strong investor interest emerges in Iesco privatis...](https://minutemirror.com.pk/strong-investor-interest-emerges-in-iesco-privatisation-633323/) · 21 Sep 2026, 7:19 PM PKT · 74% identical wording to the newest filing > The Privatisation Commission has received strong interest from local and international investors for the - **Dawn** — [Privatisation Commission gets ‘overwhelming response’ from investors for Iesco privatisation](https://www.dawn.com/news/2031613/privatisation-commission-gets-overwhelming-response-from-investors-for-iesco-privatisation) · 21 Sep 2026, 7:11 PM PKT · 85% identical wording to the newest filing > 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... - **BOL News** — [Pakistan’s IESCO privatization plan sparks strong investor interest](https://bolnews.com/business/pakistans-iesco-privatization-plan-sparks-strong-investor-interest) · 21 Sep 2026, 7:07 PM PKT · 80% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan’s IESCO privatization plan has attracted 10 domestic and international investors seeking 51% to 100% ownership and management control. ## Part of a bigger story Other stories whose coverage resembles this one, nearest first. "% related" compares whole stories, not single articles — see [what the percentages mean](https://harzaviya.com/methodology). - [Privatisation Commission prequalifies 10 bidders for IESCO sale](https://harzaviya.com/stories/15912-privatisation-commission-prequalifies-10-parties-for-iesco) · 23 Oct 2026 · 9 outlets · 89% related - [FESCO privatisation receives multiple expressions of interest](https://harzaviya.com/stories/2202-fesco-sale-attracts-12-investors-from-pakistan-china) · 8 Aug 2026 · 9 outlets · 2 developments · 85% related - [Privatisation Commission extends deadline for IESCO privatisation EOI](https://harzaviya.com/stories/5342-investors-get-more-time-to-bid-for-iesco-stake-as-deadline) · 30 Aug 2026 · 8 outlets · 2 developments · 84% related - [Multiple investors express interest in GEPCO privatisation](https://harzaviya.com/stories/4198-11-saudi-turkish-and-pakistani-investors-want-to-buy-gepco) · 22 Aug 2026 · 8 outlets · 83% related - [Privatization Commission prequalifies 10 bidders for FESCO sale](https://harzaviya.com/stories/5163-10-interested-parties-prequalified-for-fesco-privatisation) · 29 Aug 2026 · 10 outlets · 75% related 12 articles from 10 outlets, 21–22 Sep 2026. 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