Transporters demand lower taxes and diesel prices, threaten wheel-jam strike from Aug 8
ISLAMABAD: The All Pakistan Goods Transporters Alliance on Tuesday announced a nationwide wheel-jam strike from Aug 8, warning that the suspension of freight movement could disrupt the supply of essential commodities if the government failed to address its demands. The announcement was made at a press conference at the National Press Club by the alliance’s leaders, including All Pakistan Goods…
Islamabad - The All Pakistan Goods Transporters Alliance has declared a nationwide strike starting August 8 if the government does not meet their demands. These include lowering diesel taxes, reducing withholding tax for cargo transporters, restoring fuel prices to July 1, 2024 levels, and withdrawing a provision that could lead to vehicle confiscation.
The alliance also wants uniform axle-load regulations, simpler licensing procedures for heavy vehicles, reduced toll taxes, and more regular fuel price revisions. Transporters claim the industry is in a severe financial crisis due to rising diesel prices, higher taxes, and other government measures. They warn that a strike could disrupt the supply of essential goods, impacting imports, exports, and everyday transportation.
The alliance has given the government a deadline to negotiate or face a peaceful but prolonged shutdown of goods transport on August 8, accepting full responsibility for the consequences.
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