Karachi: He pointed out that many raw materials now categorized under DPL Class B and C are organic industrial chemicals crucial for sectors like textiles, pharmaceuticals, plastics, fertilizers, leather, and cosmetics, and not petroleum-based.

“These substances are not covered under the Petroleum Act and present no petroleum-related hazards,” he explained, warning that incorrect classification could lead to major supply chain bottlenecks, jeopardizing Pakistan’s export competitiveness and impacting foreign exchange revenue.

The PCDMA has called on the Ministry to immediately review and amend the DPL regulations to remove non-petroleum-based raw materials. They cautioned that inaction could cause lasting harm to the nation’s industrial sector and overall financial stability.