Goods Transporters Begin Nationwide Indefinite Strike
Transporters said 2.4 million rupees in annual tolls and higher diesel levies have deepened costs as they press for freight-rate relief and a White Pipeline quota.
- On Saturday, the All Pakistan Goods Transporters Alliance launched an indefinite nationwide strike, suspending operations for over 400,000 vehicles after negotiations with Federal and Sindh government officials failed to resolve longstanding demands.
- Transporters cite grievances including daily fuel price fixation and high toll rates at around 30km intervals, demanding restoration of monthly fuel pricing and withholding tax reduction to 2pc from 7pc.
- SITE Association of Industry President Abdul Rehman Fudda warned that factories failing to receive essential inputs risk production stalls, while delays in dispatching finished goods will "worsen financial stress for industries."
- Alliance leadership intends to meet ministers concerned with petroleum, transport, and ports on Monday, August 10, while the Oil Tankers Contractors Association warned of further protest action if demands remain unaddressed.
- If demands are not accepted within two days, the alliance warned it will march toward governor houses in all provinces, escalating pressure on Pakistan's government to intervene and resolve the dispute.
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Strike: truckers to hold talks with govt today
ISLAMABAD/KARACHI: The All Pakistan Goods Transport Alliance President Malik Shahzad Awan said negotiations with the federal government would be held on Monday at 11am, followed by talks with the Sindh government at 2pm. Awan’s statement came as the nationwide strike by goods transporters entered its second day on Sunday, with transporters across Pakistan continuing to suspend operations in support of their demands. Awan said Federal Minister fo…
Transport Strike Threatens Pakistan's Industrial Activity
Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. A nationwide strike by goods transporters has raised serious concerns over its potential impact on Pakistan's industrial activity, as business leaders warn that prolonged disruption to raw material supplies could severely affect production, export commitments and the broader economy. World News | Transport Strike Threatens Pakistan's Industrial Activity.
Transport strike threatens Pakistans industrial activity - The Tribune
A nationwide strike by goods transporters has raised serious concerns over its potential impact on Pakistan's industrial activity, as business leaders warn that prolonged disruption to raw material supplies could severely affect production, export commitments and the broader economy.
Goods transporters go on countrywide strike after talks with govt end in smoke
KARACHI - After negotiations between All Pakistan Goods Transport Association and the federal and Sindh governments remained unproductive, several unions of goods transporters went on a countrywide wheel-jam strike for an indefinite time period on Saturday.
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