The government will earn massive revenue through privatisation of as many as four entities including transaction of Habib Bank Limited (HBL) and National Power Construction Corporation Ltd (NPCC) during the current fiscal year, as announced by Chairman Privatisation Commission (PC) Mohammad Zubair on Friday.
Speaking at a press conference, Chairman PC disclosed that 20 public sector entities, including Pakistan Steel Mills, Pakistan International Airlines and power distribution companies, are on the active privatisation list.
Regarding the decision of Cabinet Committee on Privatisation (CCoP), he said the strategic sale of 97 percent shares of Heavy Electrical Complex (HEC) would help the government fetch Rs 905 million. "The net payment to the Government of Pakistan to be Rs 905 million," said Zubair.
"In last nine years, it is first strategic sale which will help the government to reduce the burden on the national exchequer as HEC faced over Rs 120 million losses during previous fiscal year and another Rs 40 million in first six month of current fiscal year," he added.
"The privatisation process has been completed in a transparent manner by fulfilling all the pre-requisites in the last 15 to18 months," he said.
Zubair said the company has a good marketing system abroad and optimum use of actual capacity would generate industrial activity and will create employment for 200 workers.
Replying to a question, he said the government will continue working on the economic reforms for development and prosperity of the country.
He said formalities would be finalised for the realisation of $800 million - outstanding amount against Etisalat.
Zubair said the failed attempt made earlier to privatise the company is a statement of HEC's poor condition, adding, "We are pleased to have a qualified buyer of Cargill's calibre and have agreed to such favourable terms".
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