Transporters’ strike threatens industry, exports as movement of over 400,000 goods-carrying vehicles suspended
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A nationwide strike by Pakistani goods transporters and oil tankers on Saturday has disrupted industrial and export supply chains, suspending the movement of over 400,000 vehicles carrying goods. The strike, led by the Pakistan Goods Transporters Alliance, is demanding government negotiations on multiple issues, including the daily fuel price mechanism, withholding tax, toll rates, parking of heavy vehicles, and pending commitments from a charter of demands signed in December 2025.
Industrialists warn that prolonged disruption could halt production, derail schedules, and jeopardize export commitments, threatening the livelihoods of workers and the overall economy. The export sector is already facing challenges, and prolonged transport striker could lead to penalties, price cuts, or claims for damages. Business leaders urge the government to intervene urgently to resolve the dispute and restore stability to the supply chain.
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