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Techno Engineering Services – Sialkot Kharian Motorway
Bridge Factor advised Techno Engineering Services (Private) Limited on their bid for the Sialkot–Kharian Motorway project under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) framework. The engagement included bid strategy support and representation before the National Highway Authority's (NHA) Grievance Redressal Committee. Despite a comprehensive effort, the bid was ultimately unsuccessful.
Bridge Factor advised Techno Engineering Services (Private)
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ACT 2 Wind
Bridge Factor acted as sell-side advisor for the divestment of a 30% equity stake in the 50 MW wind power project. Scope included valuation, negotiation support, and transaction execution. Successfully closed the deal by bringing in DIN Group as strategic investor alongside ACT 2 sponsors.
Bridge Factor acted as sell-side advisor for the divestment
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Helios Power Private Limited – 50 MW Solar PV Project
Advised Scatec ASA (Norway) on its 50 MW solar PV project in Sukkur, Sindh. Scope included transaction structuring, tariff finalization, and negotiation of EPC and O&M contracts. Bridge Factor successfully arranged US$ 25 million in project financing, comprising US$ 12.5 million from FMO (Netherlands) and US$ 12.5 million from a local banking consortium.
Advised Scatec ASA (Norway) on its 50 MW solar
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Meridian Energy Private Limited – 50 MW Solar PV Project
Advised Scatec ASA (Norway) on its 50 MW solar PV project in Sukkur, Sindh. Scope included transaction structuring, tariff finalization, and negotiation of EPC and O&M contracts. Bridge Factor successfully arranged US$ 25 million in project financing, comprising US$ 12.5 million from FMO (Netherlands) and US$ 12.5 million from a local banking consortium.
Advised Scatec ASA (Norway) on its 50 MW solar PV
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Sustainable Energy and Economic Development (SEED) – Energy
Collaborated with Adam Smith International to develop a 10-year business plan for the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa power sector, including the design of funding strategies involving approximately US$ 130 million in debt financing for project implementation. Execution of the proposed funding strategy is currently in progress.
Collaborated with Adam Smith International to develop a 10-year business plan
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Nizam Power
Acted as financial advisor to Nizam Power for its 9.2 MWp solar power project developed under a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with the Military Engineering Services (MES). Successfully arranged a renewable energy financing facility of PKR 1,050 million, enabling the execution of the project through a tailored financing structure aligned with sector-specific requirements and lender expectations.
Acted as financial advisor to Nizam Power for its 9.2 MWp
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5th Pillar Holdings
Advised 5th Pillar Family Takaful Limited on a local equity raise and capital injection, facilitating its registration under Section 7(1) read with Section 10(2) of the Insurance Ordinance, 2000. The investment was led by 5th Pillar Holdings Limited, a DIFC-UAE registered company backed by a Kuwaiti investment group, and F&M Ventures, a Pakistani investment firm representing the Muhammadi family.
Advised 5th Pillar Family Takaful Limited on a local
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Pehur – 18 MW Hydropower Project
Led the development of Pakistan’s first-ever wheeling model enabling direct electricity sales to bulk power consumers. Scope included preparation of bidding documents, drafting of Energy Purchase Agreements (EPAs), regulatory engagement with NEPRA, and finalization of all transaction documentation. The transaction was marketed to industrial offtakers, and a competitive bidding process—employing a strike price methodology—was successfully managed, resulting in five industrial consumers securing bilateral electricity supply from the 18 MW Pehur Hydropower Project.
Led the development of Pakistan’s first-ever wheeling model
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Foundation Wind Energy – I and II
As part of the buy-side mandate, prepared a financial valuation model for FFC’s acquisition of equity stakes in Foundation Wind I and Foundation Wind II Energy Limited. Supported the client in securing approvals from the Investment Committee and Board of Directors, and assisted in final negotiations and successful transaction closing.
As part of the buy-side mandate, prepared a financial
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Solarization under ESCO Model
Providing advisory services to KPK Govt. under SEED program in partnership with Adam Smith for solarization of hospitals and universities of GoKPK on Energy Service Company (ESCO) Model for implementation under PPP mode and arrangement of financing
Providing advisory services to KPK Govt. under SEED program in partnership
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Government of Sindh Water Pipeline
Bridge Factor provided advisory services to the Government of Sindh on a water pipeline project under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) mode. As part of our transaction advisory services, Enertech, a company owned by the Qatar Government, executed the definitive agreements for the implementation of the project.
Advised the Government of Sindh, with Enertech executing definitive agreements.
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Sukkur-Hyderabad Motorway
Bridge Factor advised China Communications Construction Company (CCCC) on its bid for the Sukkur-Hyderabad Motorway under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) framework. Our mandate included developing a comprehensive financial model to support the bid. Despite a robust submission, the bid was ultimately not successful.
Bridge Factor advised China Communications Construction
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Zorlu – 100 MW Solar PV Project
As part of the advisory mandate, assisted the client in preparing a tariff petition under the cost-plus regime. Supported the preparation and presentation of the case during NEPRA’s public hearing, drafted a motion for leave for review, and responded to queries raised by the case officer and stakeholders throughout the hearing process.
As part of the advisory mandate, assisted the client
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Indus Wind Energy – 50 MW Wind Farm
Mandated to assist in setting up of the 50 MW Wind power project including development of tariff petition and assistance in arranging long term financing for the Project. Successful financial close achieved with CDC acting as lead arranger
Mandated to assist in setting up of the 50 MW Wind
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Tricom Wind Power -50 MW Wind Farm
Mandated to assist in setting up of the 50 MW Wind power project including development of tariff petition and assistance in arranging long term financing for the Project. Successful financial close achieved as part of IFC’s “Super Six”
Mandated to assist in setting up of the 50 MW Wind power
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Artistic Wind Power- 50 MW Wind Farm
Mandated to assist in setting up of the 50 MW Wind power project including development of tariff petition and assistance in arranging long term financing for the Project. Successful financial close achieved as part of IFC’s “Super Six”
Mandated to assist in setting up of the 50 MW
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Lakeside Energy – 50 MW Wind Farm
Mandated to assist in setting up of the 50 MW Wind power project including development of tariff petition and assistance in arranging long term financing for the Project. Successful financial close achieved with FMO acting as lead arranger
Mandated to assist in setting up of the 50 MW
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Gul Ahmed Wind Power Limited – 50 MW
Mandated to assist in setting up of the 60 MW Wind power project including development of tariff petition and assistance in arranging long term financing for the Project.Successful financial close achieved as part of IFC’s “Super Six”
Mandated to assist in setting up of the 60 MW
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Sapphire Wind Power Company Limited – 50 MW Wind Farm
Provided post-financial close advisory and project monitoring services during construction, including support for tariff adjustment of a 50MW wind farm.
Provided post-financial close advisory and project
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Eighteen Islamabad
BridgeFactor provided advisory services to Eighteen Islamabad for business valuation. The engagement encompassed the preparation of a valuation model and a comprehensive valuation report for Eighteen Islamabad.
BridgeFactor provided advisory services to Eighteen
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ACT 2 Wind – 50 MW Wind Farm
Mandated to assist in setting up of the 50 MW Wind power project including development of tariff petition and assistance in arranging long term financing for the Project.Successful financial close achieved as part of IFC’s “Super Six”
Mandated to assist in setting up of the 50 MW
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Keti Bandar Project – 1,320 MW Coal-Fired Power Plant
Engaged as exclusive financial advisors, leading a consortium of renowned technical and legal experts for the 1,320 MW Keti Bandar Coal Power Project, including the development of an integrated railway line and jetty infrastructure. Delivered comprehensive techno-commercial feasibility analysis and transaction structuring support under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) framework. While the project did not advance to the bidding stage, our advisory laid the critical groundwork for future development in Pakistan’s energy and infrastructure sectors.
Engaged as exclusive financial advisors, leading a consortium
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Fotowatio Renewable Ventures
BridgeFactor served as advisors for Fotowatio Renewable Ventures (FRV) to develop its footprint in the renewable energy sector in Pakistan, aiming for up to 400-500 MW either through the acquisition of existing projects or through greenfield projects.
BridgeFactor served as advisors for Fotowatio Renewable
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Yunus Brothers Group – Hyropower Projects
BridgeFactor provided financial and tariff advisory services for the acquisition and development of three hydroelectric power projects (HPP) raw sites in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
BridgeFactor provided financial and tariff advisory services
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ACT Group – Hyropower Projects
BridgeFactor provided financial and tariff advisory services for the acquisition and development of the 70 MW Torkhow and 70 MW Meragram Hydro Power Projects (raw sites) in Chitral.
BridgeFactor provided financial and tariff advisory
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China Gezhouba Group (CGGC) – 700 MW
Provided financial advisory services for the EPC stage tariff petition of the 700.7 MW Azad Pattan Hydropower Project.
Provided financial advisory services for the EPC
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DHA Lahore
Advised DHA Lahore on the project feasibility study for setting up a Medical City, which included a 500-bed General Hospital, Medical College, Nursing School, Super Labs, Hotel, and Shopping Area.
Advised DHA Lahore on the project feasibility study
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Wah Nobel Group and China Gezhouba Group
Served as financial advisor to Wah Nobel (Private) Limited in its strategic M&A partnership and equity investment with China Gezhouba Group. We conducted comprehensive financial and commercial due diligence, developed a detailed valuation using internationally accepted methodologies, and provided full transaction structuring and negotiation support. Our advisory culminated in a successful financial close, securing a equity investment to advance Wah Nobel’s business in Pakistan.
Served as financial advisor to Wah Nobel (Private)
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Privatisation Commission – SME Bank Limited
Sell-side advisor for sale of Government of Pakistan's shareholding in SME Bank Limited
Sell-side advisor for sale of Government of Pakistan
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Tricon Boston – 150 MW Wind Farm
Financial advisory for 3x50 MWs. Mandated to develop the Tariff and Financial Model, and finalization of project contracts and assistance in securing Long Term Financing and financial close.
Financial advisory for 3x50 MWs. Mandated to develop
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Chief Executive Officer
Islamabad, Pakistan.
Corporate finance, business strategy, contract negotiation and banking.
Akbar Bilgrami founded Bridge Factor & holds over 40 years of International experience in banking and corporate finance. Before Establishing Bridge Factor in 2005 he headed the Management Consultancy Division of Grant Thornton (Pakistan Practice). Akbar has been involved in a number of projects in an advisory capacity covering Loan Syndications, acquisitions in the Banking, Telecom, Power and Manufacturing Sectors, as well as major privatisation transactions. Given his vast international experience and expansive network of contacts, Akbar has been instrumental in arranging equity and debt finance for major clients, structuring and negotiating mergers & acquisition deals, and providing negotiation support in complex transactions on the national and international front.
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Chief Executive Officer
Islamabad, Pakistan.
Corporate finance, business strategy, contract negotiation and banking.
Akbar Bilgrami founded Bridge Factor & holds over 40 years of International experience in banking and corporate finance. Before Establishing Bridge Factor in 2005 he headed the Management Consultancy Division of Grant Thornton (Pakistan Practice). Akbar has been involved in a number of projects in an advisory capacity covering Loan Syndications, acquisitions in the Banking, Telecom, Power and Manufacturing Sectors, as well as major privatisation transactions. Given his vast international experience and expansive network of contacts, Akbar has been instrumental in arranging equity and debt finance for major clients, structuring and negotiating mergers & acquisition deals, and providing negotiation support in complex transactions on the national and international front.
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Metito
Bridge Factor was appointed by Metito Group for the preparation of financial bid and arrangement of debt financing for the development of 100