The privatisation programme aims to enhance efficiency, reduce fiscal pressure, and boost private sector involvement in State-owned enterprises (SOEs).

ISLAMABAD: Rejecting all objections from workers’ unions, the Ministry of Privatisation has issued a speaking order for the completion of the process for the privatisation of Pakistan International ...

The Privatisation Commission board on Tuesday recommended selling a majority to all stakes of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) in its second attempt to offload the loss-making entity, while ...

Privatisation is in vogue. Political leaders, commercial and investment bankers, and international financial institutions such as the International Monetary Fund (IMF) deem it a magical panacea, ...

The Centre and Life Insurance Corporation of India together hold approximately 90 per cent of IDBI Bank, with 60.72 per cent ...

ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Privatisation was informed on Monday that the privatisation of the national flag carrier--Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is expected by November 2025 ...

The historical journey of privatization in Pakistan reflects a complex interplay of political will, economic challenges and strategic priorities. While the process has seen varying degrees of success ...

Pakistan’s longstanding fascination with privatisation originates from external and internal sources. External influences are closely tied to the heightened role of the International Monetary Fund in ...

Pakistan has formally concluded the long-debated privatisation of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), marking a significant milestone in the country’s economic reform agenda and closing a prolonged ...

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