Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb says the government is committed to accelerating the privatization process, with twenty-four state-owned entities already added to the privatization pipeline.

During a meeting with a delegation of global professional services firm Alvarez & Marsal led by Peter Briggs, in Islamabad today, he reiterated that the government’s vision, aligned with the objectives of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, is to bolster trade, investment, and tourism in Pakistan, tapping into the region’s growing economic corridor.

Peter Briggs emphasized Alvarez & Marsal’s strong commitment to investing in Pakistan, highlighting the firm's long-term strategy in the region's expanding markets. He mentioned that the firm is considering opening an office in Pakistan as part of its broader commitment to assist the government in its privatization efforts and to attract potential global investors to the country. He said Pakistan’s growing market offers significant opportunities for investment and long-term growth.