July 5, 2024 5:32 PM

Pakistan petroleum dealers strike over new taxes

The bustling metropolis of Karachi is grappling with a severe fuel shortage as the Pakistan Petroleum Dealers Association (PPDA) continues its nationwide strike. The crisis began early Friday morning when petrol stations across Karachi and other parts of Pakistan shuttered their operations at 6 AM, following the PPDA's call for action. Despite assurances from the Pakistan State Oil (PSO) on Thursday that fuel supply would remain uninterrupted, the reality on the ground paints a different pictu...