Gwadar: Deputy Commissioner Hamudur Rahman has warned that the government may reimpose sanctions on the oil business due to non-compliance with agreed-upon transport limits. This announcement comes in response to violations where vehicles were found transporting significantly more oil than the stipulated 2,000 liters per vehicle, per day. Some instances involved vehicles carrying between 25,000 to 50,000 liters, which is in direct violation of the terms set by the agreement. The Deputy Commissioner emphasized the potential repercussions for the local oil business if these breaches continue.

According to Directorate General Public Relation – Govt of Balochistan, the original agreement allowed for 250 vehicles to transport up to 2,000 liters of oil daily past a designated checkpoint. However, recent activities have seen larger vehicles, such as Zamiyad, attempting to transport up to 4,000 liters, and in some severe cases, much more. This breach of contract has led to significant disruptions, including road blockades by Zamiyad and pick-up owners, which have caused considerable inconvenience to the public.

The Deputy Commissioner further highlighted that ongoing road closures and the excessive transport of oil could lead to a total ban on the oil business in the area, which would severely disrupt the economic activities of Gwadar. He expressed concerns over a few hundred Zamiyad owners who, he said, are holding the city and its residents ‘hostage’ through their actions. Rahman strongly advised that oil should be transported to nearby Turbat using local pick-up vehicles to help normalize the situation and prevent further governmental action.

The situation remains tense in Gwadar as local authorities and business owners navigate this complex issue, with the potential for significant economic impact depending on the government’s response to these ongoing violations.