Strike may create shortage of essential items: KATI
KARACHI: Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI) President Muhammad Ikram Rajput has expressed fear that if the transporters strike continues further, there may be a fear of shortage in the market due to the disruption in the supply of food and other essential items within the country. He said that the government must make the negotiation process fruitful and remove the concerns of all…
Karachi's Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI) President Muhammad Ikram Rajput has warned of potential shortages in markets due to a transporters' strike entering its sixth day. The disruption in supply of food and essential items could severely impact the country's economy, he urged. Rajput stressed the need for the government to facilitate fruitful negotiations to end the strike and restore normalcy in delivery of goods, industrial production, business activities, and exports.
He emphasized the importance of a comprehensive mechanism to prevent future disputes from escalating into prolonged strikes. Rajput expressed particular concern over the impact on industries' production capabilities, which could lead to financial losses and negative economic implications. He also pointed to the potential consequences for Pakistan's export industry, which could suffer due to delayed delivery of consignments.
Rajput called for immediate negotiations between the government and transporters, with both parties playing a constructive role to resolve the issue in the broader economic interest of the nation.
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