Turkish investors show interest in Pakistan’s DISCOs privatization

December 03, 2025 (MLN): Turkish companies are closely monitoring Pakistan’s upcoming privatization of three power distribution companies (DISCOs), indicating potential international participation in the country’s energy sector reforms.

Federal Minister for Power, Sardar Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari, discussed the matter with Türkiye’s Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, Alparslan Bayraktar, during a meeting in Islamabad on Tuesday, according to the Press Release. 

Pakistan plans to issue an Expression of Interest (EOI) shortly to attract experienced investors for the first three DISCOs slated for privatization.

Sardar Awais Leghari highlighted the importance of Turkish expertise, citing Türkiye’s largely private-sector-driven power model and successful concessional projects as references for Pakistan’s reform efforts.

He emphasized the need for Turkish collaboration in human resource training and in developing Pakistan’s Integrated Energy Plan.

The Turkish minister confirmed that Turkish investors are following Pakistan’s power sector privatization closely and expressed interest in participating.

He proposed holding roadshows in Türkiye and leveraging the Turkish Investment Forum to attract investment.

Türkiye is already a significant investor in Pakistan’s mining sector, which is closely linked to power generation, he added.

Pakistan’s power sector, dominated by state-owned DISCOs, has faced financial and operational challenges for years.

The planned privatization is part of broader efforts to improve efficiency, reduce losses, and attract foreign investment into the energy market, which supplies electricity to over 100 million consumers nationwide.

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