New Delhi — Iran has asked India to release three tankers seized earlier this year as part of ongoing discussions aimed at ensuring the safe passage of vessels through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, according to sources familiar with the matter. Read More: Iran allows two Indian LPG tankers to cross Strait of Hormuz Indian authorities […]
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China defends Venezuela, condemns US economic measures
China has strongly opposed US economic sanctions on Venezuela and the blocking of its oil tankers. Foreign Minister Wang Yi spoke with Venezuelan counterpart Ivan Gil, emphasizing that Beijing rejects unilateral coercion. He stressed that countries’ sovereignty and national dignity must be respected. Wang Yi urged the international community to support Venezuela’s stance in defending […]
Nationwide strike called off by Oil tankers association
KARACHI: The Petroleum Division, The Oil Tankers and Contractors Association called off their strike on Friday. The officers of the association have been invited to Islamabad for a meeting on July 20, to resolve the issue. They were ensured that their demands will be communicated to the concerned authorities. The members of the association, the […]
All Pakistan oil tanker association goes on strike
KARACHI: The All Pakistan Oil Tankers Contractor Association on Thursday went on a countrywide strike, raising fears of a nationwide shortage of petroleum products. The oil tanker contractors have announced to cut off the supply of petroleum products throughout the country if their demands are not met. The president of the association Abdullah Afridi presented […]
Senate body discusses queue system of PSO oil tankers
The Senate Standing Committee on Petroleum in its meeting on Friday discussed the issues of queue system for oil tankers in the PSO fleet and the preference to make tankers/lorries compliant to the standards defined by the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) and the National Highway Authority (NHA). The committee’s earlier direction was of […]