Goods transporters postpone strike for 40 days in ‘broader national interest’
The goods transporters on Sunday announced that they would postpone their strike for 40 days in the “broader national interest”. The goods transporters had announced a countrywide wheel-jam strike on Aug 8 after talks with the government failed over the daily fixing of petrol and diesel prices, among other issues. A crucial round of talks between senior federal and provincial government officials…
The Pakistan-based goods transporters have postponed their countrywide strike for 40 days, citing the "broader national interest." The initial strike was scheduled to commence on August 8th after negotiations with the government over fuel pricing and other issues failed. The transporters' association, All Pakistan Goods Transport Ittehad, announced the decision after consultations with senior government officials.
They have assured the government that they will address all outstanding issues within the 40-day period, including fuel price adjustments and overloading control. The government has also promised to address withholding tax concerns and shift operations to a new truck stand in Sindh within a year.
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