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PSM chief assured

sacked officers

of justice

RECORDER REPORT

KARACHI: The Chairman of Pakistan Steel Lt. Col Mohammad Afzal Khan (Retd) has assured the delegation of the officers of Pakistan Steel and its subsidiary, PSPCL whose services have been terminated, that their appeals are being considered.

A delegation of the The Organisation of Pakistan Steel Officers (TOPS) who met the chairman was also told that the mill would ensure that demands of justice were fully met in every case.

He said that a review committee had been formed which would dispose of all cases within next three weeks.

He said that terminations of all officers were based on the records available with the administration and were carried out as per rules and regulations and no discretion and discrimination or any sort had been exercised in this regard. However, those who felt some injustice had been done might appeal to the review committee. The chairman informed the delegation that strict action against the corrupt elements would be taken and no compromise will be made in this regard.