According to a report given to the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), 29 legislators were involved in smuggling Iranian petroleum into Pakistan. According to the research, this illegal petroleum trade is used to fund terrorism. Additionally, it implicates politicians and government figures for their alleged involvement in smuggling 2.8 billion liters of Iranian gasoline into Pakistan every year.
The paper underlines that fuel smuggling costs Pakistan Rs. 60 billion annually. It draws attention to the approximately 90 government employees and 29 politicians who are involved in this illicit activity. The study also claims that Pakistan State Oil (PSO)-owned vehicles are used to deliver the illicit petroleum.
The PMO has not yet provided an official answer on this issue. Many well-known politicians in Pakistan could be involved in this circumstance.
Additionally, persons setting up illegal gasoline distribution businesses and frequently selling Iranian gasoline in plastic containers have come to light thanks to a recent media story. This illegal trade not only compromises the legitimate enterprises in the sector and creates serious threats to public safety.
The report also raises questions about how law enforcement is handling this problem. Some police personnel are accused of buying gasoline from those involved in the illegal trade instead of taking measures to stop it. Despite these most recent disclosures, the administration has not yet made any real efforts to address this expanding issue.
