PID

PR No. 73

Privatisation Commission Board Recommends Reference Price for Privatisation of First Women Bank Limited to the Cabinet Committee on Inter-Governmental Commercial Transactions (CCoIGCT)

Islamabad: October 10, 2025

The Privatisation Commission (PC) Board, in its 240th meeting held under the chairmanship of Mr. Muhammad Ali, Chairman, Privatisation Commission, has recommended a Reference Price for the privatisation of First Women Bank Limited (FWBL) to the Cabinet Committee on Inter-Governmental Commercial Transactions (CCoIGCT).

This decision marks an important step towards finalisation of the Government-to-Government (G2G) process. FWBL, incorporated in 1989, is 82.64% owned by the Government of Pakistan and is currently being negotiated with the nominated entity of the Government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) under the Inter-Governmental Commercial Transactions Act, 2022.

Successful completion of the process would not only attract fresh foreign direct investment (FDI) into the country but also enhance investor confidence in Pakistan’s broader privatisation programme.

In another key decision, the PC Board approved the consortium led by Raiffeisen as the top-ranked interested party for appointment as Financial Advisor for the privatisation of Hyderabad Electric Supply Company (HESCO) and Sukkur Electric Power Company (SEPCO).

Furthermore, the Board constituted a Negotiation Committee to finalise the Financial Advisory Services Agreement (FASA) with the top-ranked consortium led by Raiffeisen.

The Privatisation Commission remains committed to ensuring transparency, efficiency, and strategic reforms in its privatisation programme to strengthen Pakistan’s economic outlook and attract sustainable investment.

*-*-*-*-* ?

PREVIOUS NEXT

GOVERNMENT OF PAKISTAN PRESS INFORMATION DEPARTMENT

GOVERNMENT OF PAKISTAN

PRESS INFORMATION DEPARTMENT

1
Step 1

2
Step 2

3
Step 3

Step 1

MEDIA CARD

NAME OF PUBLICATION

TOWN/CITY

ADDRESS

TELEPHONE/FAX NO

NAME OF EDITOR

Step 2

MEDIA QUESTIONNAIRE

Name of Publication

Established (Give exact date)

ADDRESS

TELEPHONE

FAX NO

NAME OF EDITOR

Name of Printer

Language

Frequency

Please attach a copy of declaration certificate

Off Days

Please specify whether morning, evening or state the date of issue

Date on which the first issue was brought out

Any special edition

Price per copy

Annual subscription

Editorial Objectives and policy

Appeal to any special community, class or section

News services subscribed to

Special regular features (i.e Women’s or Children page etc) & when appearing

Total net paid circulation as cerified by the audit bureay of circulation (plwase attach a copy of abc certificate).

Step 3

MEDIA QUESTIONNAIRE

Size of printed page

Number of column

Average number of pages

Kind of paper used

Type of printing press

Is printing done in colour

Advertisement rates. Commercial rates

Please attach a rate card, if any

I hereby declare that all the particulars given above are correct and that advertisement contract, from or on behalf of Government of Pakistan will be accepted on this understanding.

SIGNATURES

OFFICIAL POSITION

DATE

APPLICATION FOR ACCREDITION ON BEHALF OF PAKISTANI MEDIA

APPLICATION FOR ACCREDITATION ON BEHALF OF PAKISTANI MEDIA

To, The Principal Information Officer,

   Press Information Department,

   Government of Pakistan,

   Islamabad

1
Step 1

2
Step 2

3
Step 3

Step1

Name of Newspaper/ News Agency/ TV Channel

Language(S) in which Published

Countries or centers serve

Number of Newspapers served

Place of Publication

Applicant Name (Block letters)

Date of Birth

Father’s Name

Passport/CNIC No

Place of Birth

Nationality & Religion

Designation Applying for

Educational Qualifications

Previous experience (vide Class 4 of the Rules

Step 2

PAPERS, NEWS AGENCIES OR TV CHANNELS SERVED Post-held PERIOD OF SERVICE (DATE BE SPECIFIED)

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

Residential Address:-

Step 3

Residence Telephone

Mobile

Official Address

Telephone

Fax No

Certified that Mr./Ms/ is a full time employee of our News Agency/Newspaper/TV Channel.

Note:

Following supporting documents for processing of my case in question are attached.

Employer introductory/recommendatory letter, in original.

Six Photocopies prescribed form, duly filled in.

Six copies of my recent photographs (Size 1x1).

Six photocopies of my NIC.

Signature of the Editor/Managing Editor

PR No. 73 Privatisation Commission Board Recommends Reference Price for Privatisation of First Women Bank Limited to the Cabinet Committee on Inter-Governmental Commercial Transactions (CCoIGCT) Islamabad: October 10, 2025

SIGNATURES

OFFICIAL POSITION

DATE

PR No. 73

Privatisation Commission Board Recommends Reference Price for Privatisation of First Women Bank Limited to the Cabinet Committee on Inter-Governmental Commercial Transactions (CCoIGCT)

Islamabad: October 10, 2025