P3A Board reviews Key PPP, initiatives, advances Kharian,Rawalpindi motorway

The 43rd meeting of the Board of Directors of the Public Private Partnership Authority (P3A) was held under the chairmanship of Muhammad Ali, Advisor to the Prime Minister on Privatisation and Chairman of the Privatisation Commission, to review key developments in Pakistan’s public-private partnership (PPP) agenda

ISLAMABAD, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 24th Jun, 2026) The 43rd meeting of the Board of Directors of the Public Private Partnership Authority (P3A) was held under the chairmanship of Muhammad Ali, Advisor to the Prime Minister on Privatisation and Chairman of the Privatisation Commission, to review key developments in Pakistan’s public-private partnership (PPP) agenda.

The meeting brought together senior government officials, including the Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives (also serving as Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission), the Secretary of the Privatisation Division, the Member (PSD&C) of the Planning Commission, representatives of the Finance Division, private-sector board members, and senior officials from P3A and the Privatisation Division,said a release issued here on Wednesday.

A major focus of the session was the National Highway Authority’s proposal for the Kharian–Rawalpindi Motorway Project (M-13), a strategic transport corridor aimed at improving regional connectivity, easing mobility constraints, and supporting broader economic activity.

The Board reviewed the proposal under the provisions of the Public Private Partnership Authority Act, 2017, emphasizing compliance with procurement rules, transparency requirements, and value-for-money principles.

It was decided that the National Highway Authority, as the implementing agency, will proceed through the Ministry of Communications to secure necessary Federal approvals in line with applicable legal and regulatory frameworks.

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The Board noted that key commercial aspects of the project, including financing structure, concession period, tolling mechanism, risk allocation, and investor returns will be assessed at the appropriate stage under the approved transaction framework.

The Board also discussed institutional strengthening measures for P3A, focusing on enhancing human resource capacity, governance systems, and technical and advisory capabilities.

Members emphasized the importance of ensuring that P3A remains fully equipped to support ministries and implementing agencies in developing commercially viable and sustainable PPP projects.

Officials noted that public-private partnerships are becoming increasingly central to Pakistan’s infrastructure and development strategy.

With P3A now operating under the administrative oversight of the Privatisation Division, the Authority is expected to benefit from improved policy coordination and institutional alignment, helping to expand private-sector participation in national development initiatives.

The meeting concluded with a renewed commitment to advancing a strong pipeline of PPP projects, aimed at positioning Pakistan as an investment-ready and reform-oriented economy, supported by transparent processes and stronger institutional frameworks.