Pakistan received \'strong interest\' from foreign investors for Discos privatisation: official

Pakistan has received strong interest from foreign investors during the ongoing roadshows being held abroad to sell three power distribution companies (Discos) under the privatisation agenda ahead of the launch of the country’s multi-buyer and competitive electricity market by September 2026, according to a govt official. “We have received a very high and a strong response from [foreign] investors for the three Discos in the ongoing roadshows in progress these days. The report on how many investors are interested in acquiring the Discos would be there in a couple of weeks,” Advisor to Finance Minister Khurram Schehzad said while speaking virtually at a seminar titled ‘Post Budget 2026-27’ organised by IBA Karachi on Monday.