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Petrol pump owners announce nationwide strike after talks over daily pricing fail
Petrol pump owners in Pakistan announced a nationwide strike after failed negotiations with the government over daily fuel pricing. The All Pakistan Petrol Pumps Owners Association (APPPOA) demanded monthly pricing and increased dealer commissions, citing financial challenges and a flawed pricing mechanism favoring oil companies.
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