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Chairman All Pakistan Oil Tankers Owners’ Association Shams Shahwani on Wednesday said they are not going for a strike on July 5.
In a statement, the oil tankers association denied rumours of a strike on July 5 and added supply of fuel will continue on July 5. “We cannot think of a strike in the present crunch situation of Pakistan.”
Shams Shahwani said stand firm and united with the state institutions and demanded security for the fuel supply.
Earlier, the Pakistan Petroleum Dealers Association (PPDA) announced the closure of petrol pumps nationwide on Friday (July 5).
The announcement was made by the PPDA following the failure of talks between the latter and the government.
“We met with the finance minister, the chairman of the FBR, and the chairman of OGRA, but the talks yielded no results, which is why we are striking. Double taxation is a violation of the Constitution,” Khan stated.
PPDA President Abdul Sami Khan announced that the strike could last more than one day, advising dealers to keep fuel stocked at petrol pumps until July 4.
The government has been advised to prepare for potential disruptions in the fuel supply chain due to the strike, which could significantly impact daily life across Pakistan.