Lahore: After many discussions, Pakistan Petroleum Dealers and the government were deadlocked. The association ordered its members to close all their petrol pumps at 6 a.m.
The Association of Petroleum Dealers in Pakistan reported that meetings were held with the Finance Minister, FBR Chairman, and OGRA. However, these talks also failed to yield any positive outcome. The petroleum dealers softened their stance towards the president before adopting a militancy strategy by threatening to go on strike if the fed government did not withdraw the petroleum tax.
Yesterday, the Pakistan Association of Petroleum Dealers delegation sat at a round table with the Minister of Finance, the Head of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), and the Director General (DG) of the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA), but failed to resolve issues regarding tax imposition on oil products. With limited options, the organization opted to call for strikes, asserting it as the necessary and unavoidable course of action.
Sami Khan, a resident of Pakistan and president of the Association, expressed disappointment with Pakistan’s negotiations. Regarding the duration, he said that depending on the evolution of events, they could resort to shutting down petrol stations for more than 24 hours. He spoke of a possible gasoline shortage at every filling station across the local authorities, who are taking immediate steps.
Abdul Sami Khan, who headed up the Pak Pakistan’ser Association, said after a successful conversation: “Depending upon how things unfold here, ver days ahead, it may take longer. According to his words, unless something happens soon, all fueling stations will operate without.
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The Pakifound to running society has attempted successful negotiations with the government. Therefore, they have closed down petrol stations, indicating that the government should not impose this tax. Now, it is up to the nation to devise a solution to prevent an impending fuel shortage.
