Shifa International Hospitals Approves Merger of Subsidiary to Enhance Efficiency and Strengthen Healthcare Operations

Shifa International Hospitals Limited (SIHL) has announced the approval of a merger plan to integrate its subsidiary, Shifa Medical Center Islamabad (Private) Limited (SMCI), into the parent organization. The decision, endorsed by the Board of Directors, is part of a broader strategy to streamline operations and strengthen the company’s overall structure, pending all contractual and regulatory approvals.

In an official notice to the Pakistan Stock Exchange, SIHL explained that the merger will simplify its corporate framework by removing overlapping administrative functions and inter-company arrangements. The consolidation is designed to improve operational efficiency, reduce costs, and create a more agile management system capable of faster decision-making and better resource allocation.

Through this merger, SIHL expects to enhance asset utilization, financial transparency, and overall governance. The unified structure is anticipated to deliver stronger market positioning and long-term growth potential by enabling economies of scale and greater integration across departments.

The company emphasized that the completion of the merger depends on the necessary corporate, contractual, and regulatory approvals. SIHL assured shareholders and stakeholders that it will continue to provide updates as the process progresses, reflecting its commitment to transparency, operational excellence, and sustainable expansion.