Negotiations between the All Pakistan Petroleum Dealers Association and the government on the issue of taxes have failed once again and the deadlock continues. Due to late night rush at the petrol pumps, on the other hand, the association has threatened that if the demands are not met, the duration of the strike may be extended.
The meeting held on behalf of All Pakistan Petroleum Dealers Association on the issue of strike on the demands of the Petroleum Dealers Association ended in which the deadlock between the government and the Petroleum Dealers Association on the issue of taxes remains. After the meeting, the representatives of the association Announcing the closure of petrol pumps across the country from Friday, he said that due to the death of the Vice President of Punjab, there will be no strike in Islamabad and besides, all the pumps across the country will remain closed in any case.
He said that the strike call has been withdrawn due to the death of an association official in Islamabad. At 12 o’clock at night, on the call of the association, the owners in other parts of the country, including Karachi, stopped the supply of petroleum products. Stopped due to which the citizens are facing difficulties.
Also in Lahore, a faction of the association opposed the strike and said that no solution can be found with such measures, but the path of negotiations will be taken. Petroleum Division and OGRA have said in their joint statement that petroleum products All oil marketing companies will be available across the country, ensure ample supply of petroleum products at petrol pumps and keep petrol pumps open
