What are the demands of petroleum dealers?

The Pakistan Petroleum Dealers Association (PPDA) has demanded the immediate withdrawal of the advance income tax within four days, threatening a nationwide strike if their demands are not met. "We have clearly stated that we will take strict action," said PPDA Chairman Abdul Sami Khan. The association represents 14,000 dealers who are poised to shut down petrol pumps across the country starting July 5. The PPDA announced the strike as a protest against the imposition of a 0.5 per cent advance turnover tax in the recent budget. Chairman Abdul Sami Khan warned that this tax would devastate the petrol pump business, which is already struggling with minimal profits and high inflation.