ISLAMABAD – Privatisation In National Interest: PM Khan. Prime Minister Imran Khan, on Wednesday, said privatisation of non-profitable institutions and unused government properties was in the national interest.
According to details, the PM said it will reduce burden on the national exchequer. As well as procure financial resources for social and welfare development projects. PM said this while chairing a review meeting about progress on privatisation of various government institutions and properties. The Privatisation Division secretary briefed the prime minister about the progress on privatisation of various government institutions and properties.
The process of privatisation of seven institutions and properties will complete this year. That include two RLNG power plants, SME Bank, Services International Portal Lahore, Jinnah Convention Centre Islamabad and 27 government land. Seven transactions will be complete by May and June by this year. Privatisation In National Interest: PM Khan.
Minister for Planning Asad Umar, and Minister for Privatization Mian Mohammad Soomro attended the meeting. Along with Finance Advisor Dr Abdul Hafiz Shaikh, Commerce Advisor Abdul Razak Dawood, and Advisor on Reforms Dr Ishrat Hussain. Special Assistant to PM on Information Firdous Awan, Privatisation Division secretary and senior officials were also present.