Here’s a structured outline for your Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM) PowerPoint Presentation (PPT). You can use this as a guide to create slides with relevant content, visuals, and data:
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Slide 1: Title Slide
– Title: Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM) – Overview, Challenges & Future
– Subtitle: A Case Study of Pakistan’s Largest Industrial Complex
– Your Name/Group Name
– Date
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Slide 2: Introduction
– Brief history of PSM (established in 1973 with USSR collaboration).
– Location: Bin Qasim, Karachi.
– Significance: Largest industrial unit in Pakistan, key for steel production and economic growth.
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Slide 3: Objectives of PSM
– Achieve self-reliance in steel production.
– Support industrialization and infrastructure development.
– Reduce reliance on imported steel.
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Slide 4: Production Capacity & Facilities
– Initial capacity: 1.1 million tons/year (expanded later).
– Key facilities: Blast furnaces, coke ovens, rolling mills.
– Products: Billets, coils, sheets, galvanized steel.
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Slide 5: Importance to Pakistan’s Economy
– Employment generator (~20,000+ direct/indirect jobs at peak).
– Backbone for construction, automotive, and manufacturing sectors.
– Potential to reduce trade deficit by cutting steel imports.
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Slide 6: Challenges Faced by PSM
1. Financial Issues: Accumulated losses (~Rs. 200 billion debt).
2. Operational Inefficiency: Outdated machinery, low capacity utilization (<10%).
3. Political Interference: Mismanagement and corruption allegations.
4. Energy Crisis: High electricity/gas costs affecting production.
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Slide 7: Reasons for Decline
– Privatization controversies (failed attempts since 2006).
– Competition from cheaper imported steel (China/Turkey).
– Lack of modernization and investment.
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Slide 8: Recent Developments (2020–2024)
– Temporary shutdown in 2015; revival efforts under CPEC/PSDP.
– Proposed joint ventures with foreign investors (e.g., China/Russia).
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Slide 9: Future Prospects
– Potential privatization or
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