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The closed Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM) cumulatively caused a whopping loss of over Rs79 billion in the past three fiscal years, of which Rs57.5 billion was booked in interest expenses, as the finance ministry ignored advice to restructure the debt of the closed unit.

ISLAMABAD: According to statistics provided by the Ministry of Industries, a loss of Rs24 billion was booked in the last fiscal year 2025-26 alone, despite the fact that the factory had been shut down by the government of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz in June 2015. Details revealed that employees were still getting salaries; there were also […]

Attaullah Tarar Says Armed Groups Will Not Be Allowed to Enter Islamabad

DI KHAN: Federal Information Minister Attaullah Tarar has said groups carrying weapons or sticks will not be allowed to enter Islamabad, accusing Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) of not holding peaceful protests. Speaking to party workers and the media in Kohat, Tarar said the city was mourning following the recent incident and questioned the role of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa […]

Protests Could Cause Rs120 Billion Daily Loss, Finance Minister Warns

According to Aurangzeb, previous internet connectivity disruptions had affected IT exports significantly. ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has warned that protests and sit-ins could cause economic losses of around Rs120 billion per day, citing estimates prepared by the Planning Commission. Aurangzeb issued the warning in a televised recorded message on Sunday, days before the Pakistan […]

JI Launches March Towards Islamabad Over Petroleum Levy

ISLAMABAD: Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) has launched its march towards Islamabad to demand the abolition of the petroleum levy, with party chief Hafiz Naeemur Rehman warning that the protest could enter a new phase if the government fails to withdraw the levy. The JI chief addressed supporters at Karachi’s Cantonment Railway Station on Sunday before departing for […]

KP police chief directs officers not to facilitate PTI march towards Islamabad

KP police chief warns disciplinary action would be taken against any police officer found violating IHC directives PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Inspector General of Police Zulfiqar Hameed has directed police officers not to facilitate any march, rally or procession heading towards Islamabad ahead of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) planned September 27 protest. The directive was issued in […]