Islamabad: The Privatisation Commission Board has recommended a transaction structure and restructuring plan for the privatisation of Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited (ZTBL) to the Cabinet Committee on Privatisation. According to Press Information Department, the recommendations were made during the board’s 251st meeting chaired by Muhammad Ali, Adviser to the Prime Minister on Privatisation. The proposals, refined after detailed deliberations, aim to maximise value for the Government of Pakistan.

The meeting underscored a commitment to furthering the government’s privatisation agenda with a focus on efficiency and transparency. The recommendations will be evaluated by the Cabinet Committee on Privatisation in an upcoming meeting.

A clarification was issued regarding a separate privatisation process for power distribution companies, which was previously reported by Business Recorder. The Privatisation Commission confirmed that restructuring plans for Faisalabad Electric Supply Company, Gujranwala Electric Power Company, and Islamabad Electric Supply Company were approved in an earlier meeting on April 14, 2026. These plans, too, await consideration by the Cabinet Committee, after which Expressions of Interest for privatisation will be invited.