PTCL privatization contd.
The Govt. of Pakistan set June 18, 2005 as the new date for selling off 26% of PTCL and handing over management control to the new buyers.
The Unions opposing this immediately called for a strike but were preempted by the arrival of paramilitary Rangers and also Police at Exchanges and PTCL offices. Upto 300 PTCL workers have been targetted by the security forces for arrest. Where the wanted person was not found, relatives (including female relatives) have been arrested/detained.

Looks like there is not going to be any sabotage or other disruption of services. In fact things should get better than normal as any failure of service is likely to be looked upon as sabotage.

It has been estimated that 50% to 70% of PTCL workers are surplus to normal requirements.


GEO
Hindu, India
- posted @ Monday, June 13, 2005