In a major step toward reforming infrastructure and social sector development, the Provincial Assembly of the Punjab has approved the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Act 2025 on March 14th, 2025. This landmark legislation introduces comprehensive reforms to strengthen the legal and institutional framework for PPPs in the province. Developed after a thorough review of regional and international models, and shaped through broad stakeholder consultations, the Act is aligned with global best practices.
Key Highlights of the PPP Act 2025:
- Empowered role of administrative departments in identifying, managing, and overseeing PPP projects.
- Establishment of dedicated PPP Nodes in each implementing agency to improve project coordination.
- Requirement for departments to prepare sector-specific roadmaps to align PPPs with Punjab’s long-term development goals.
- Introduction of an Annual Business Plan (ABP) to be publish by the Punjab PPP Authority to maintain project pipeline and monitor progress.
This progressive legislation marks a new era of collaborative development, driving private sector participation and enabling sustainable, inclusive growth across Punjab.