KARACHI: Sindh government has issued directives to seal 176 petrol pumps across province for selling smuggled and substandard fuel.

Sindh Home Department has written letter to commissioners in Karachi, Hyderabad, Mirpurkhas, Nawabshah, Sukkur and Larkana in this regard.

Letter says that 176 petrol pumps were involved in selling smuggled and substandard petrol.

It has instructed local authorities to seal petrol stations, take immediate legal action against them and prevent further distribution of illegal fuel.

Home Department has also directed commissioners to digitise all petrol stations throughout Sindh, allowing for better regulation and tracking of fuel quality and compliance.

“No petrol pump will be allowed to sell smuggled fuel in future,” statement from Department emphasised.

Published in The Daily National Courier, November, 05 2024

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