WB assures support for reforms, digitalization programmes

ISLAMABAD, Apr 17 (APP):The World Bank (WB) has assured Pakistan of its full support for reforms and digitalization programmes to stabilize economy and enhance revenues. According to press statement issued by finance ministry here, Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Muhammad Aurangzeb, met with President World Bank Group, Ajay Banga and highlighted Pakistan’s progress under… Continue reading WB assures support for reforms, digitalization programmes

Mujtaba chairs meeting of Cabinet Standing Committee on Legislation,Privatization

LAHORE, Apr 08 (APP):Finance Minister Mujtaba Shuja-ur-Rehman chaired the maiden meeting of the Cabinet Standing Committee on Legislation and Privatization here at the Chief Minister’s Office on Monday. Provincial Ministers Sohaib Ahmad, Zeeshan Rafique and Azma Bokhari also attended the meeting. The meeting discussed a five-point agenda including approval of land auction by the Senior… Continue reading Mujtaba chairs meeting of Cabinet Standing Committee on Legislation,Privatization

Privatization of loss making entities priority of govt: PM

ISLAMABAD, Mar 25 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Monday said privatization of loss-making state-owned entities, institutional reforms, domestic and foreign investment and austerity were priorities of the government. The prime minister was talking to a delegation of Pakistan Broadcasters Association including Shakeel Masood, Mir Ibrahim, Mian Amir Mehmood and Sultan Lakhani. The PM said he… Continue reading Privatization of loss making entities priority of govt: PM

PM orders fast-track privatization of PIA, out-sourcing of airport services

ISLAMABAD, Jan 9 (APP): Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Tuesday directed the authorities concerned to pace up the privatization process of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), the national flag career. In a meeting with his Adviser on Aviation Air Marshal (retd) Farhat Hussain, the prime minister emphasized ensuring transparency in the process of privatization. PM… Continue reading PM orders fast-track privatization of PIA, out-sourcing of airport services

Fawad briefs PM about privatisation process of state-owned enterprises

ISLAMABAD, Dec 21 (APP): Caretaker Minister for Privatisation and Inter-Provincial Coordination Fawad Hassan Fawad called on Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar here on Thursday. The Caretaker Minister for Privatisation and Inter-Provincial Coordination briefed the Prime Minister about privatisation process of the State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs).

Ambassador of Jordan meets  Privatization Minister

ISLAMABAD, Dec 19 (APP): Dr Maen Khreasat, Ambassador of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan in Pakistan on Tuesday called on Caretaker Minister for Privatisation, Fawad Hasan Fawad, to discuss issues of mutual interest and cooperation that came under discussion at length. The ambassador elaborated upon Jordan’s experience with privatization and the resulting benefits that have… Continue reading Ambassador of Jordan meets  Privatization Minister

The High Commissioner of Australia H.E. Mr. Neil Hawkins called on Federal Minister for Privatization Fawad Hasan Fawad

APP33-251023 ISLAMABAD: October 25 - The High Commissioner of Australia H.E. Mr. Neil Hawkins called on Federal Minister for Privatization Fawad Hasan Fawad. APP/TZD/FHA
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SOEs running into losses add to economic woes: PM

ISLAMABAD, Oct 11 (APP): Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Wednesday said that the country was facing financial problems and those state owned enterprises (SOEs) which had been incurring losses, were adding to these economic woes. The prime minister chaired a high-level meeting over the affair of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA). The meeting was given… Continue reading SOEs running into losses add to economic woes: PM

PM for expediting PIA privatization process

ISLAMABAD, Sep 14 (APP):Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar ul Haq Kakar on Thursday directed Caretaker Minister for Privatization Fawad Hasan Fawad to oversee the process of privatization of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) and complete it on a fast track basis. Chairing a meeting on matters related to PIA, the prime minister said process needed to be… Continue reading PM for expediting PIA privatization process

Country Director World Bank Mr. Najy Benhassine calls on Caretaker Federal Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, and Privatization Dr. Shamshad Akhtar, at Finance Division

APP20-090923 ISLAMABAD: September 09 - Country Director World Bank Mr. Najy Benhassine calls on Caretaker Federal Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, and Privatization Dr. Shamshad Akhtar, at Finance Division. APP/ABB
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PM for swift privatisation of recommended public sector enterprises

ISLAMABAD, Feb 08 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday directed the authorities concerned to accelerate the privatisation process of public sector enterprises which had been recommended by the Privatisation Board. The prime minister, chairing a review meeting to discuss the privatisation, said the transparency must be the foremost priority in the privatisation process. In… Continue reading PM for swift privatisation of recommended public sector enterprises

Senator Shamim Afridi , Chairman Senate Standing Committee on Privatization presiding over a meeting of the committee at Parliament House

APP37-100922 ISLAMABAD: September 10 - Senator Shamim Afridi , Chairman Senate Standing Committee on Privatization presiding over a meeting of the committee at Parliament House. APP
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Senator Shamim Afridi, Chairman Senate Standing Committee on Privatization presiding over a meeting of the committee at Parliament House

APP65-180522 ISLAMABAD: May 18 - Senator Shamim Afridi, Chairman Senate Standing Committee on Privatization presiding over a meeting of the committee at Parliament House. APP
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Senator Shamim Afridi, Chairman Senate Standing Committee on Privatization presiding over a meeting of the committee at Parliament House

APP35-151121 ISLAMABAD: November 15 - Senator Shamim Afridi, Chairman Senate Standing Committee on Privatization presiding over a meeting of the committee at Parliament House. APP

Debt structure of NPPMCL to be aligned through debt-financing from Banks: Federal Minister

APP14-240921 KARACHI: September 24 - Federal Minister for Privatisation Muhammad Mian Soomro presiding over meeting of Privatization Commission at State Bank of Pakistan. APP photo by Syed Abbas Mehdi

KARACHI, Sep 24 (APP):Federal Minister for Privatization Mohammed Mian Soomro said that Federal government was in the process of privatizing National Power Parks Management Company Limited (NPPMCL) which owned two power plants of Haveli Bahdur Shah Power Plant (1230 MW) in District Jhang and Balloki Power Plant (1223 MW) in District Kasur. He expressed these… Continue reading Debt structure of NPPMCL to be aligned through debt-financing from Banks: Federal Minister

Senator Shamim Afridi, Chairman Senate Standing Committee on Privatization presiding over a meeting of the committee at Parliament House

APP75-090821 ISLAMABAD: August 09 – Senator Shamim Afridi, Chairman Senate Standing Committee on Privatization presiding over a meeting of the committee at Parliament House. APP
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