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.
Governing laws, policies, and regulatory structures of the PPP framework in Sindh.
All phases from project identification through to full implementation and monitoring.
Technical, financial, and advisory support provided by the Public Sector Facility.
Viability gap funding, annuity payments, capital contributions, and risk-sharing mechanisms.
Common challenges in PPP projects and practical sustainable solutions to address them.
Inter-agency collaboration among PPP Unit, PPP Nodes, PIUs, and other stakeholders.
| # | Name | Designation | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abrar Mohammad | Senior Deputy Director – Legal | PPP Unit, Finance Department |
| 2 | Mohammad Mustafa Ahmed | Director Legal | PPP Unit, Finance Department |
| 3 | Dr. Lubna Mahmood Rizvi | Director (IL/PPP) | STEVTA, GoS |
| 4 | Engr. Sheraz Hussain | Deputy Director | PPP N – Agriculture Dept. |
| 5 | Abdul Razzaque | Director HR Admin | PPP N – SELD |
| 6 | Bashir Hussain | Director SMTA | PPP N – SMTA |
| 7 | Muhammad Farooq Iqbal | Asst. Director – Technical | PPP N – Local Govt. Dept. |
| 8 | Nadir Hussain Askary | Assistant Director | PPP N – Health Department |
| # | Name | Designation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Syed Rizwan Ali | Chief Executive Officer |
| 2 | Marium Umar Memon | Company Secretary |
| 3 | Ali Sibtain | Chief Risk Officer |
| 4 | Muhammad Asif | Chief Financial Officer |
| 5 | Zahid Abbas | Social Sector Specialist |
| 6 | Shahzad Hasan Rizvi | Social Development Specialist |
| 7 | Zaheer Ahmed | Environment Specialist |
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.