The government introduced a bill in the National Assembly to merge the Privatisation Commission and the Public-Private Partnership Authority (P3A) into the Privatization and Public-Private Partnership Commission (PPPPC). This legislation seeks to repeal the Public-Private Partnership Authority Act 2017 and amend the Privatization Commission Ordinance 2000.
Muhammad Ali will lead the new commission, which will manage the sale or transfer of state assets alongside private-sector projects involving public services and infrastructure. A private-sector majority will comprise the commission's board, which must include at least two women.
The government stated that consolidating these functions under one institution would reduce duplication and improve transaction efficiency. The public contribution fund may be used to fulfill government obligations for PPP projects, including providing rights of way, acquiring land, and handing over project sites.
Government agencies must provide full details of all existing, planned, and proposed projects within 15 days under the new rules. PPP agreements between public and private parties will become public documents.
Staff and consultants from the P3A will remain with the new commission for up to six months or until their current contracts end.
