{
  "id": 8636919,
  "title": "'Self-inflicted pain': Finance minister says protests, sit-ins to cause daily loss of around Rs120bn",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/self-inflicted-pain-finance-minister-says-protests-sit-ins-to-cause-8636919",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-20T07:26:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dawn",
    "slug": "dawn",
    "url": "https://www.dawn.com/news/2031342/self-inflicted-pain-finance-minister-says-protests-sit-ins-to-cause-daily-loss-of-around-rs120bn"
  },
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  "account": "Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has warned that planned protests and sit-ins in Pakistan could result in a daily financial loss of approximately Rs120 billion, according to research findings. This warning was made in a televised message ahead of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) scheduled protest march to Islamabad on September 27, which the government has pledged to prevent. The PTI intends to organize a nationwide protest on September 27 to advocate for the release of party founder Imran Khan and emphasize the importance of the Constitution. The demonstrations, in the context of the economic challenges stemming from the Middle East conflict, will be considered \"self-inflicted pain,\" according to Aurangzeb.\n\nThe finance minister highlighted supply chain disruptions and increased freight and insurance costs as consequences of the Middle East tensions. He also referenced recent events, such as the Kohat bombing, pointing to an increase in terrorism across the country. Aurangzeb explained that in recent consultations involving the economic wing of the planning commission, they have assessed the impact of the proposed protests on the nation's economic progress. Based on this analysis, the planning commission has estimated that the planned demonstrations would lead to a daily loss of Rs120 billion, a conclusion drawn from thorough research.\n\nThe services sector, encompassing financial services, communication, retail, transportation, wholesale, and hospitality, is anticipated to bear the heaviest financial burden, with an estimated loss of Rs86 billion. The industrial sector, including construction, finished goods, raw materials, and supply chains, would suffer a loss of Rs25 billion. Lastly, the agriculture sector would experience a loss of Rs9 billion due to the protests and sit-ins.",
  "summary": "Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb warned on Sunday that protests and sit-ins would result in a daily loss of around Rs120 billion, citing research findings. His warning in a televised recorded message came ahead of the PTI planned protest march to Islamabad on Sept 27, which the government has vowed to stop. The PTI has announced a nationwide protest on Sept 27 to demand release of party…",
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