Pakistan has unveiled an extensive privatization plan for state-owned enterprises (SOEs), expanding beyond loss-making entities. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced this strategy on Tuesday, emphasizing the need for economic stability and improved efficiency in state enterprises. This announcement followed a meeting led by Sharif on the privatization process, coinciding with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) […]
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