2.4 million people in Balochistan rely on smuggled Iranian oil, causing a Rs227bn annual revenue loss to Pakistan.

2.4 million people in Balochistan rely on smuggled Iranian oil, contributing to a Rs227bn annual revenue loss to Pakistan. Intelligence agencies report daily smuggling of 10 million litres of Iranian petrol and diesel through land and sea routes. The joint report identifies 100 black sheep, 533 illegal petrol stations, and 105 Iranian oil smugglers, with details on informal border crossings and smuggling routes.

May 02, 2024
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