Oil Tankers Association has called off strike after successful negotiations with OGRA and the ministry of petroleum and natural resources.

The government’s side was headed by Petroleum Secretary Sikandar Sultan Raja while Chairman of All Pakistan Tankers Association Yousaf Shawani represented the oil tankers.

During today’s negotiations, the oil tankers association agreed to the proposal of maintaining fitness of the lorries being used for the transportation of oil.

A committee will also be constituted to review OGRA’s 2009 rules vis-a-vis fitness of oil tankers.

Spokesperson of OGRA Imran Ghaznvai said that more talks will be held with the oil marketing companies next week.

Matters pertaining to reviewing freight rate as well as other technical matters will also be discussed.

He said the OGRA will review its rules and then it will set the timeline for their implementation. Rules regarding the oil marketing companies will be implemented.

Talking to the media, Yousaf Shawani said that the government has assured to address their reservations. He said the oil supply will be started by four pm. However, it will take five to six hours time to fully restore the distribution system.

Talks of OGRA with the oil marketing companies will also focus on the matter of ensuring uninterrupted supply of petroleum products to the consumers.