Finance Minister calls for revisiting role of PDF, SOEs

ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Senator Ishaq Dar has emphasized to revisit the role of Pakistan Development Fund (PDF) and State Owned Enterprises (SOEs).

He made the observation while chairing a meeting on role of Pakistan Development Fund and State Owned Enterprise here in Islamabad on Saturday. The minister asked for considering business plan, governance structure and financial viability of these enterprises with the concept of accountability to safeguard public assets.

The gathering discussed the role of Pakistan Development Fund and State Owned Enterprises in the light of new SOE Act 2022. They also discussed modalities to improve governance of SOEs and line ministries and restructuring of PDF to re-vitalize its role to promote infrastructure in the country.