Pakistan welcomes Turkish interest in DISCO privatisation

According to Business Recorder, the government has responded warmly to Turkish investors who want a role in privatising the DISCOs, Pakistan's power distribution companies. The remarks came during a Friday meeting between Turkish Ambassador Dr Irfan Neziroglu and Federal Minister for Energy (Power Division) Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari. Their talks covered power-sector reforms, progress in the DISCO privatisation process and wider energy cooperation with Türkiye.

Leghari said the Power Division has finished the required policy, reform and institutional groundwork, and the formal steps are now advancing with the Privatisation Commission. He added that the government is pushing wide-ranging changes aimed at better distribution performance, financial sustainability and governance. Leghari also welcomed the experience and expertise Turkish firms could bring to the sector, and invited Turkish investors to look at power-sector opportunities in Pakistan.

Leghari pointed out that the 3 MoUs signed during his visit to Türkiye now give institutions on both sides a structure for ties in power markets, transmission and distribution. The Turkish ambassador said Turkish companies have a keen interest in Pakistan's energy sector, and their participation would deepen economic relations. The meeting closed with a shared commitment to expand cooperation on reforms, investment, technical work and private-sector involvement.