{
  "id": 11153623,
  "title": "Govt Seeks Parliament’s Nod for 174 SOE Law Amendments Under IMF Program",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/govt-seeks-parliaments-nod-for-174-soe-law-amendments-under-imf",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-01T08:37:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ProPakistani",
    "slug": "propakistani",
    "url": "https://propakistani.pk/2026/10/01/govt-seeks-parliaments-nod-for-174-soe-law-amendments-under-imf-program/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The government is seeking approval from Parliament for 174 amendments to laws governing state-owned enterprises (SOEs) as part of its commitments to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) program, according to sources. The proposed changes are intended to be presented during ongoing IMF negotiations. National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq has been working to gain support from opposition parties and coalition partners for the legislation, holding consultations with the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) delegation, which included senior leaders Naveed Qamar and Sherry Rehman. The PPP has stated it will not cooperate with the government on the proposed legislation, but Speaker Sadiq is seeking their support to fulfill Pakistan's IMF commitments. The government is expected to table the amendments in the National Assembly once they receive consent from the PPP. If approved, the legislation could be presented during the next session, with the IMF requiring Pakistan to complete the amendments by mid-November. The amendments also include changes to the Maritime Act and efforts to improve transparency in the appointment process for the Chairman of the National Accountability Bureau (NAB). Pakistan has missed previous deadlines for amending SOE-related legislation, and the IMF has directed Pakistan to complete these changes by mid-November.",
  "summary": "The government is making efforts to secure parliamentary approval for 174 amendments to laws governing state-owned enterprises (SOEs) as part … Read More The post Govt Seeks Parliament’s Nod for 174 SOE Law Amendments Under IMF Program appeared first on ProPakistani .",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}