PTI demonstrations cost the country’s economy Rs600 billion.

According to government sources, the recent protests led by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) have cost the country’s economy more than Rs600 billion. These losses include daily economic setbacks of over Rs190 billion, along with additional costs for maintaining law and order and damage to public property. Massive Hit to GDP, Revenue, and Investments In just three days, the GDP recorded a direct loss of Rs432 billion, while tax revenues dropped by Rs78 billion. The export sector alone suffered losses of Rs50 billion, and foreign direct investment (FDI) declined by Rs10 billion during the same period, further compounding the economic impact. The protests also resulted the closure of motorways, metro services, and Islamabad’s business district, Blue Area, which resulted significant revenue losses for thegovernment treasury and traders.

The brunt falls on sectors.
Significant disruptions were experienced by the industrial, service, and agricultural sectors; some firms were forced to close as a result of power shortages and security concerns. Numerous domestic and foreign orders were canceled as a result of the internet service outage, which was a serious setback for the telecom and IT industries.

Food shortages and price increases during the unrest have angered the populace. In addition to expressing their outrage at the forced closure of their companies, traders and business associations demanded compensation and an end to the unstable economy.