PSM Cuts Short Prime-Time Programme After MNACI Official Criticises Government

State broadcaster PSM abruptly ended the prime-time programme Raajje Miadhu on Monday night after MNACI board member Mohamed Shakir criticized the government over unpaid dues to construction companies. The programme, typically 50 minutes, was cut to 23 minutes without explanation. Shakir warned that delays in government payments for PSIP projects are pushing the industry to collapse, urged immediate release of overdue payments, and raised concerns about misuse of equipment and illegal employment of foreign workers. PSM has not commented.

State broadcaster PSM abruptly ended the prime-time programme Raajje Miadhu on Monday night after MNACI board member Mohamed Shakir criticized the government over unpaid dues to construction companies. The programme, typically 50 minutes, was cut to 23 minutes without explanation. Shakir warned that delays in government payments for PSIP projects are pushing the industry to collapse, urged immediate release of overdue payments, and raised concerns about misuse of equipment and illegal employment of foreign workers. PSM has not commented.

State broadcaster PSM abruptly ended the prime-time programme Raajje Miadhu on Monday night after MNACI board member Mohamed Shakir criticized the government over unpaid dues to construction companies. The programme, typically 50 minutes, was cut to 23 minutes without explanation. Shakir warned that delays in government payments for PSIP projects are pushing the industry to collapse, urged immediate release of overdue payments, and raised concerns about misuse of equipment and illegal employment of foreign workers. PSM has not commented.

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