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ISLAMABAD: In the wake of the strike call by the Pakistan Petroleum Dealer’s Association (PPDA), the Petroleum Division has directed the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) and oil marketing companies (OMC) to ensure the provision of fuel to general public at petrol pumps across the country. "All Oil Marketing Companies have been advised to ensure adequate supplies of petroleum products at petrol pumps and to keep them open. It is important to note that there is sufficient availability of petroleum products in the country," said a joint statement issued by the Ogra and Petroleum Division late Thursday. newsbreak ing In a separate statement, the Petroleum Division said that it was taking measures to minimise the impact of the strike. newsb reaking “Ogra, OCAC, OMAP and all OMCs have been advised to ensure that company operated retail sites as well as other associated sites of OMCs remain operational and have availability of sufficient stocks of petroleum products to mi

Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar says missing persons issue could 'not be solved overnight' A total of 197 missing persons cases were submitted to the Commission of Inquiry on Enforced Disappearances (COIOED) in the first half of the year, according to a report released on Monday. The commission, established in 2011 to trace missing persons and hold responsible parties accountable, reported that 226 cases were resolved in the first six months of 2023. newsbreak ing The report indicated that up until June 30, a total of 10,285 cases had been received, with 8,015 cases resolved. Out of these, 6,464 individuals were traced, and 1,551 cases were dis