PESHAWAR
\nChairman Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Petroleum Dealers Association, Gul Nawaz Khan Afridi on Friday lauded the provincial government for its ongoing crackdown on illegal petrol pumps.
\nSpeaking at a press conference at the Peshawar Press Club, Afridi expressed appreciation for Chief Secretary Shahab Ali Shah, Commissioner Peshawar Division Riaz Mehsud, Deputy Commissioner Peshawar Captain (Retd) Sarmad Salim, and all district administrations for their decisive action.
\nAfridi described the current operation as more effective and coordinated than the past efforts and emphasized the importance of continuing the campaign. He stated that while everyone in the country has the right to conduct business within the legal framework, those wishing to operate in the petroleum sector must fulfill all legal requirements.
\nHe condemned the sale of illegal petroleum products, stating it is an unfair encroachment on the rights of legitimate dealers who have invested millions and met all regulatory standards. Afridi warned that illegal fuel not only undermines lawful businesses and causes financial losses to the national exchequer but also poses serious risks to consumers\u2019 vehicle engines due to its poor quality.
\nCDA Life President Jan Alam Mehsud also applauded the government\u2019s efforts and called on commissioners in other regions to follow suit. He particularly urged for strict action against unauthorized fuel stations, commonly referred to as \u201cDhaba Stations,\u201d in Dera Ismail Khan and other southern districts.
\nAssociation President Akhtar Nawaz Khan echoed similar sentiments, urging a full-scale operation against makeshift petrol pumps, which he said are harmful to both the public and the government.
\nFormer Chairman Abdul Majid, Executive Member Faizullah Marwat, and other provincial leaders were also present at the press conference.
\nGeneral Secretary Baizad ur Rehman highlighted the broader danger posed by illegal fuel sales, calling them a threat not just to licensed dealers but to public safety as well.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
PESHAWAR Chairman Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Petroleum Dealers Association, Gul Nawaz Khan Afridi on Friday lauded the provincial government for its ongoing crackdown on illegal petrol pumps. Speaking at a press conference at the Peshawar Press Club, Afridi expressed appreciation for Chief Secretary Shahab Ali Shah, Commissioner Peshawar Division Riaz Mehsud, Deputy Commissioner Peshawar Captain (Retd) Sarmad […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-473410","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","6":"category-business"},"yoast_head":"\n