In a strategic move to streamline its business structure and enhance efficiency, Shifa International Hospitals Limited (SIHL) has approved the merger of its subsidiary, Shifa Medical Center Islamabad (Private) Limited (SMCI), into the parent company.
The decision, formally disclosed in a notice to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Monday, is part of SIHL’s broader plan to consolidate its healthcare operations and eliminate overlapping administrative frameworks.
According to the company, the merger will enable better utilisation of assets, unified financial reporting, and centralised management of liabilities—key measures aimed at improving transparency and operational control.
“The integration will also pave the way for more efficient decision-making and improved productivity,” the notice stated. “A single corporate entity will strengthen SIHL’s ability to raise capital, support expansion plans, and reinforce its position in Pakistan’s healthcare market.”
The merger is expected to bring long-term synergies across Shifa’s network of hospitals, pharmacies, and diagnostic centres, aligning with the group’s goal of building a more sustainable and growth-oriented organisation.
Established in 1987 and listed as a public limited company in 1989, SIHL remains one of the country’s leading private healthcare providers, with an expanding footprint across Pakistan.
