ISLAMABAD: The financial performance of Pakistan’s state-owned enterprises (SOE) continued to weaken in 2024-25 despite government claims of reforms and economic stabilisation. According to the Ministry of Finance (MoF), consolidated sector-wide financial losses surged by 302 per cent, largely driven by persistent setbacks in the power sector. Read More: SOE losses hit Rs1.9 billion daily, govt […]
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PIA deal highlights risks in SOE strategy of Pakistan
The recent privatisation of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has reignited debate over the future of state-owned enterprises (SOE) strategy, raising questions about valuation, fiscal relief and the broader direction of economic reform. While the national carrier was sold for Rs135 billion to the Arif Habib Consortium, the government is set to receive only Rs10.2bn, prompting […]