KARACHI (C News) – The All Pakistan Petroleum Dealers Association has announced an indefinite nationwide strike beginning at 12:00am on July 22, after negotiations with the federal government failed to resolve key issues._x000D_
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According to the association, talks with the Federal Minister for Petroleum ended without a breakthrough. The two sides were unable to reach an agreement on major demands, including an increase in dealers’ profit margins and the proposed implementation of daily fuel price adjustments._x000D_
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The association said all petrol pumps across Pakistan would remain closed from midnight on July 22, and the strike would continue until its demands are accepted._x000D_
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Petrol pump owners have been urged to participate fully in the shutdown while maintaining unity and ensuring that the protest remains peaceful._x000D_
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The association called on the government to take a positive and acceptable decision on what it described as the legitimate demands of petrol pump owners, warning that the nationwide strike would continue until a settlement is reached.
