Pakistan Offers 20% Returns to Attract Investors for Power Distribution Company Privatization
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan will offer a lucrative 18-20 per cent return, along with complete freedom for investors to buy and sell electricity in a competitive market, as it targets the privatisation of three of the most viable distribution companies (Discos) in October, November and December. “We will provide in the transaction structure terms and conditions that protect consumer interests but also ensure investor comfort. We will do it upfront as part of transaction structure, bef
Pakistan plans to privatize three viable electricity distribution companies (Discos) by offering investors an attractive 18-20% return. The government aims to facilitate buying and selling of electricity in a competitive market. The transaction structure will include terms to protect consumer interests while ensuring investor comfort. The first Disco, Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (Fesco), is slated for sale in October 2026, followed by Gujranwala and Islamabad Discos in November and December. The Privatisation Commission has completed domestic marketing and plans to expand its outreach to international markets, including Saudi Arabia, China, and Turkey. Expressions of interest for Fesco are due by July 7, Gujranwala by August 24, and Islamabad by September 7. The government will provide rupee-based returns, not dollar-based, and will not allow dollar-based returns. Investors have shown robust interest but sought dollar-based returns and freedom to trade electricity.
Pakistan's offer of high returns (18-20%) for privatizing electricity distribution companies signals a significant push to attract private investment, aiming to improve efficiency and competitiveness in the power sector.
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