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Alvi inks ordinances to make NHA, PNSC, state-run radio and postal services independent
Seeks legal opinion on removing politically connected SOE board directors
Country should opt for overhaul of SOEs to make them competitive
PTI govt looks to run SOEs on commercial basis but does not want to lose control
Move aimed at stemming colossal annual losses of over Rs700 billion
Audit of state-run companies will be conducted for past 10 years
PTI govt sets up committee to check SOE losses
Audit initiative is useless; there is also no road map for privatisation of state units
Accumulated debt of 200 public enterprises has now surpassed Rs1 trillion mark
It is, however, not clear how directors of the new holding company will be held accountable