90 govt officials, 29 politicians involved in Iranian oil smuggling: report

muhammadhafeezmalik · May 6, 2023

No one can smuggle this huge quantity of oil without the help of LEAs

https://twitter.com/x/status/1654460391466889216

It should be noted that the trade volume of smuggled Iranian diesel is estimated between 3.5 to 5 billion dollars per year, while the smuggling of Iranian grease, ceramic tiles, mobile oil, paint, thinner, resin, plastic grains, edible oil etc.

But funny thing is that we can't import Cement and fertiliser from Iran because BOYS produce that in Pakistan.

muhammadhafeezmalik · May 6, 2023

Iranian diesel captures 25pc local market, says S&P

Fuel oil consumption plunges 83pc to just 70,000 tonnes from a year earlier while diesel sales drop 50pc YoY.

www.dawn.com

Imran Khan · May 6, 2023

under their command
under their protection
under their count
under their daily income
under their inventory
under their supervision
under their control
under their planning
under their nose
under their bank accounts
under their umbrella

Genghis khan1 · May 8, 2023

Sineva said:
It seems pretty obvious to me that if pakistan was willing to buy russian oil [despite the obvious political displeasure of its american overlord] and pay for it in russian rubles [or yuan or dirhams],then why not simply buy cheaper iranian oil [or any other petroleum products] and pay for them in iranian rials [or yuan or dirhams or even......rubles?]

Theres a very old,very true,saying:
"Where there is a will there`s a way"
What this means is that if the political will is there then all things are possible.However if that political will is absent,then it doesnt matter how many other factors may be in somethings favor,nothing will get done.
The indefinitely suspended iran-pakistan pipeline I think was/is an excellent example of a lack of political will.

IP pipeline was stalled because Iranian were not ready to negotiate the oil price. they wanted International market price in dollars and some mini purchase guarantees. Than US re-sanctioned Iran and basically buried the deal.

Crimson Blue · May 14, 2023

Genghis khan1 said:
Instead of paying $20 for smuggled oil, you want to pay $100 on international market so that you collect $20 taxes in rupees on it. ?!

Can you please post address/image of any Patrol pump in Pakistan which is selling Patrol based on purchasing price of $20 per barrel instead of current price of ~ $70 ?

Crimson Blue · May 14, 2023

Due to impact of smuggled diesel, Attock Refinery has instituted partial shut down of their primary facility.

Cheers @Genghis khan1 & @Sayfullah as imported fuel is definitely helping the economy.

xyxmt · May 14, 2023

All bad and illegal things are done by and from the watchful eyes of the boyz
ase to nehe PDM ke lye jaan aur izzat dao pe lagaye huey hay

SaadH · May 14, 2023

JackTheRipper said:
acha hai, mulk mein petrol ki shortage nahi ho gi

Haan zaroor, laikin jo tax hukoomat ki tijori mein jana tha jaiz import say woh Asim Whisky ki Whisky supply, dirty Harry ki p0rn supply aur Gen. Asim Bajwa ki Papa John ki supply par kharach ho raha hai.

Olympus81 · May 14, 2023

One of the many income streams generating illicit revenue for the establishment.

One can only hope oil imports are regularized and taxed on imports.

Genghis khan1 · May 14, 2023

Crimson Blue said:
Can you please post address/image of any Patrol pump in Pakistan which is selling Patrol based on purchasing price of $20 per barrel instead of current price of ~ $70 ?

That’s beyond the point. Point is foreign exchange is being saved.

Crimson Blue said:
Due to impact of smuggled diesel, Attock Refinery has instituted partial shut down of their primary facility.

Cheers @Genghis khan1 & @Sayfullah as imported fuel is definitely helping the economy.

It’s says multiple reason. Not even sure about smuggled oil.

Crimson Blue said:
It’s Due to impact of smuggled diesel, Attock Refinery has instituted partial shut down of their primary facility.

Cheers @Genghis khan1 & @Sayfullah as imported fuel is definitely helping the economy.

It’s says multiple reason. They are not even sure about smuggled oil.

Crimson Blue · Sep 10, 2023

muhammadhafeezmalik said:
No one can smuggle this huge quantity of oil without the help of LEAs

Just For You:

https://twitter.com/x/status/1700494057162592747

FOOLS_NIGHTMARE · Sep 10, 2023

Report on smuggling in Pakistan sent to PM House, includes details of businesses of Iranian oil, hawala/hundi

A report on the dirty business of smuggling in Pakistan has been sent to the Prime Minister's House. The report provides details of the business of smuggling of Iranian oil and hawala/hundi.

Sources quote the report as revealing that 722 currency dealers in Pakistan are involved in hawala/hundi business.

The highest number of dealers of hawala/hundi are based in Punjab with 205, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa 183 and Sindh 176, whereas there are 17 businesses of hawala/hundi in Islamabad, 104 in Balochistan and 37 in Azad Jammu and Kashmir.

The sources further said that the details of officers, politicians, dealers involved in the smuggling of Iranian oil have been provided to the Prime Minister’s House.

More than 2.81 billion liters of oil is smuggled from Iran to Pakistan annually, the reports says. It further adds that because of the smuggling, Pakistan is facing losses worth more than Rs60 billion annually.

Also Read: Startling revelations about massive smuggling of Iranian oil into Pakistan

It further says that the proceeds from the smuggling of Iranian oil are being used by terrorists. There are 76 dealers involved in the oil smuggling in border areas of the country.

Moreover, 995 petrol pumps across the country sell Iranian oil, the report reveals.

It further alleges that 90 government officials are also involved in the smuggling of Iranian oil, while 29 politicians are part of the dirty business of selling the smuggled petrol.

The report further claims that the Iranian oil is smuggled into Pakistan in Iranian vehicles.

Anti-narcotics drive in Balochistan

Meanwhile, the FC and other agencies conducted a joint operation against narcotics in the Qila Abdullah district of Balochistan.

A massive crackdown on smugglers is underway with the assistance of the Pakistan Army and other law enforcement agencies.

After 2016, this is the biggest anti-narcotics operation. During the operation, drug production, drug storage areas and valuable machines were destroyed.

Also Read: FBR launches major crackdown on tax defaulters

During the operation, 1,100kg of hashish, 94kg of ephedrine and 16.2kg of ice were seized as well as 1,090 liters of hydrochloric acid.

During the massive operation, 11 people were also arrested.

To ensure successful completion of the historic operation, a jirga was first organized and the people concerned were warned.

During the operation, 48 drug compounds and 70 acres of drug crops were destroyed, while 500 to 600 illegal armed Afghans were also deputed for the security of this drug warehouse.

During the operation, drugs worth millions and prohibited chemical materials used in the manufacturing were also seized.