Shehbaz orders roadmap for private equity fund to boost investment

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1. 13 Oct 2026 74% related

   7 outlets

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2. 17 Sep 2026 77% related

   8 outlets · 2 developments

   PM Directs SMEDA to Expand Support and Financing for SMEs

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3. 10 Sep 2026 72% related

   12 outlets · 2 developments

   PM Shehbaz meets with business community to discuss export-led growth

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4. 6 Aug 2026 72% related

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   Prime Minister Directs Strategy to Attract Investors for DISCOs Privatisation

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5. 5 Aug 2026 73% related

   8 outlets · 2 developments

   PM Shehbaz orders Privatization Commission reforms within one month

   Most outlets reported that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif directed the completion of reforms within the Privatisation Commission within one month. Business Recorder added context about the institutional reforms and restructuring being ongoing, while Samaa also noted the review of privatization efforts related to power distribution companies.