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Published: December 3, 2025, 2:10 PM

Pakistan invites Turkish investors to join major power sector privatisation drive

▫️Islamabad prepares to open bidding for first three electricity distributors
▫️Turkish expertise seen as central to reforms and long term energy planning

ISLAMABAD: Re News National News
Pakistan has formally invited experienced international private sector investors to take part in the upcoming bidding process for the privatisation of its electricity distribution companies, while placing particular emphasis on Turkish participation due to Ankara’s extensive experience in managing a largely privatised power system.

The position was conveyed by Federal Minister for Power Sardar Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari during a meeting on Tuesday with Turkiye’s Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, Alparslan Bayraktar. The Pakistani minister thanked the Turkish government for creating study opportunities that allowed Pakistani power sector specialists to examine Turkiye’s performance in distribution, operations and planning.

Leghari said Pakistan is preparing to offer its first three distribution companies for privatisation, with the Expression of Interest for investors now ready for release. Praising Turkiye’s achievements under its concession based electricity model, he called for deeper cooperation between the two countries as Islamabad moves through its privatisation programme. He also highlighted the need for training and capacity building support for Pakistani human resources across the power sector.

The federal minister briefed his counterpart on ongoing reforms, commercial challenges and the investment opportunities available within Pakistan’s electricity entities. He noted that the Power Division is formulating an Integrated Energy Plan to guide future decision making and sought Turkish support, pointing to Ankara’s track record in long term energy planning.

The Turkish energy minister expressed appreciation for the warm reception and confirmed that Turkish investors are closely watching Pakistan’s privatisation programme. He said Ankara expects significant Turkish participation and offered to host dedicated road shows through the Turkish Investment Forum. He also stressed that Pakistan’s energy market holds strategic importance, noting that Turkiye already has major investments in mining, which is closely linked to power generation.

Both sides agreed to continue preparations for a technical assistance visit by TEDAS to support Pakistan in distribution, operations and maintenance improvements. Pakistan also shared the structure of newly created sub groups established after the sixth Joint Working Group meeting, covering regulatory cooperation, development of the National Electricity Plan, renewable energy including geothermal, and energy efficiency and conservation. Turkiye will finalise its sub group representation shortly.

The two sides agreed to activate the working groups and begin detailed technical discussions, which will report back to the Joint Working Group in the coming months.

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