Karachi: The Pakistan Chemicals & Dyes Merchants Association (PCDMA) has welcomed the Ministry of Energy’s decision to extend the deadline for obtaining the Dangerous Petroleum License (DPL) to October 23, 2025 — but cautioned that the move offers only limited relief and does not resolve the core regulatory issue threatening industrial stability. In a statement, PCDMA Chairman Salim Valimohammad expressed gratitude to Federal Minister for Energy (Petroleum Division) Ali Pervaiz Malik, Director General of Explosives Abdul Ali Khan, and Director Muhammad Aftab Qazi for their support and timely intervention. He acknowledged the extension as a positive step, but warned it is technically only a 42-day reprieve from the September 11 issuance date, falling short of the average 60–90-day import cycle required by industry. “The extension provides some breathing space, but the fundamental problem remains unresolved,” said Mr Valimohammad. News Desk
