Official Report  ·  April 2026

Report on the Consultative Session with Directors of PPP Nodes
& Representatives of PPP Unit – Govt. of Sindh

7th April, 2026  ·  PSF Office, Karachi  ·  Chaired by CEO, PSF

A consultative session was conducted on April 7, 2026, under the leadership of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Public Private Partnership Support Facility (PSF). This session was attended by representatives from the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Nodes across various departments in Sindh and representatives of PPP Unit. The proceedings began with the recitation of the Holy Quran.

The CEO subsequently provided a succinct introduction to the PSF and outlined its role and mandate. He emphasized the critical importance of effectively and successfully implementing PPP projects in accordance with the Public Private Partnership Framework established by the Government of Sindh, as well as the significance of this session in advancing that objective.

The goal of the session was to deepen the understanding of departmental PPP Nodes concerning their institutional roles, the PPP project lifecycle, fiscal support instruments, and the coordination mechanisms necessary for the successful implementation of PPP projects aimed at sustainable development.


Topics Discussed

Topic 01
PPP Legal & Policy Framework

Governing laws, policies, and regulatory structures of the PPP framework in Sindh.

Topic 02
PPP Project Lifecycle

All phases from project identification through to full implementation and monitoring.

Topic 03
Mandate & Functions of PSF

Technical, financial, and advisory support provided by the Public Sector Facility.

Topic 04
Fiscal Support Instruments

Viability gap funding, annuity payments, capital contributions, and risk-sharing mechanisms.

Topic 05
Risk Allocation Framework

Common challenges in PPP projects and practical sustainable solutions to address them.

Topic 06
Coordination Mechanisms

Inter-agency collaboration among PPP Unit, PPP Nodes, PIUs, and other stakeholders.


Consultation Gallery


Participants – PPP Units & PPP Nodes

# Name Designation Department
1Abrar MohammadSenior Deputy Director – LegalPPP Unit, Finance Department
2Mohammad Mustafa AhmedDirector LegalPPP Unit, Finance Department
3Dr. Lubna Mahmood RizviDirector (IL/PPP)STEVTA, GoS
4Engr. Sheraz HussainDeputy DirectorPPP N – Agriculture Dept.
5Abdul RazzaqueDirector HR AdminPPP N – SELD
6Bashir HussainDirector SMTAPPP N – SMTA
7Muhammad Farooq IqbalAsst. Director – TechnicalPPP N – Local Govt. Dept.
8Nadir Hussain AskaryAssistant DirectorPPP N – Health Department

Officers of Public Private Partnership Support Facility (PSF)

# Name Designation
1Syed Rizwan AliChief Executive Officer
2Marium Umar MemonCompany Secretary
3Ali SibtainChief Risk Officer
4Muhammad AsifChief Financial Officer
5Zahid AbbasSocial Sector Specialist
6Shahzad Hasan RizviSocial Development Specialist
7Zaheer AhmedEnvironment Specialist

Session Outcomes

The session effectively provided a comprehensive overview of the PPP Framework in Sindh and highlighted the crucial role played by the PSF in the finalization of various ongoing PPP projects. It underscored the critical importance of coordinated efforts among all agencies, particularly the PPP Unit, PPP Nodes, the Project Implementation Units (PIUs), and other relevant stakeholders engaged in both proposed and current projects.

The participants engaged actively throughout the discussion, sharing their perspectives and recognizing the significance of collaboration with the PSF for the enhancement of proposed project structuring and for the effective implementation and monitoring of these initiatives.