Summary The All Pakistan Petrol Pumps Owners Association has withdrawn its call for a nationwide strike after reaching an understanding with the federal government following successful negotiations.
ISLAMABAD (Web News) - The All Pakistan Petrol Pumps Owners Association on Wednesday called off its planned nationwide strike after successful negotiations with the federal government.
The decision came after talks between representatives of the association and Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik, ending concerns over a countrywide closure of fuel stations.
The Pakistan Petroleum Dealers Association also endorsed the decision during a joint press conference with the petroleum minister, expressing support for the outcome of the negotiations.
The association had earlier announced that petrol pumps across the country would remain closed for 24 hours, from 6am on Thursday until 6am on Friday, in protest against the government's proposed policy of revising petroleum product prices on a daily basis.
The planned strike had raised fears of fuel shortages and disruption to transport and commercial activities, with motorists expected to face long queues at filling stations ahead of the shutdown.
Following the talks, however, both sides reached an understanding, prompting the dealers to withdraw the strike call and ensuring that petrol pumps would continue operating as usual.
While details of the agreement were not immediately disclosed, the decision has eased concerns about any interruption in fuel supplies across the country.
Further details are expected as the government and petroleum dealers release additional information on the outcome of the negotiations.
