
Pakistan· IslamabadPakistan Petrol Dealers Announce Nationwide Strike Over Pricing Mechanism
Petrol dealers across Pakistan have announced a nationwide strike starting Wednesday night after negotiations with the government over the daily petroleum pricing mechanism failed to reach an agreement.
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Petrol dealers nationwide strike over pricing mechanism
First report 8h agoLast update 3h agoPetrol dealers are demanding an 8% margin and have rejected the OGRA deadline, leading to a nationwide strike as talks with the government on daily pricing failed.
The government has increased petrol and diesel prices to pass on the impact of fluctuating global prices, citing renewed regional hostilities in the Persian Gulf.
Jamaat-i-Islami has announced a nationwide road blockade and sit-ins against the petroleum levy and inflation, demanding its abolition and cancellation of costly power agreements.
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