KARACHI: Attock Refinery Limited has warned complete shut down within one week in case production uplift not improved.

In a communication sent to Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), the company informed the situation of product uplifting had not improved.

Consequently, the company has been resorted to further reduce the production and currently the refinery is operating at about 29 percent of its capacity.

Further, the company advised that if the product uplifting is not improved the refinery would be completely shut down within a week. The company has also informed the ministry of energy (petroleum division).

The situation will be kept under review for any further appropriate action, the company said.