The nationwide strike called by the All Pakistan Goods Transport Alliance (APGTA) entered its fourth consecutive day following unsuccessful negotiations with government officials, threatening supply chains and raising fears of food price hikes.
Malik Shehzad Awan, President of the APGTA, stated that the deadlock persists because the authorities have yet to present concrete proposals to address the transporters’ grievances. While emphasizing that the alliance has not shut the door on dialogue, Awan insisted that the strike will continue until official notifications regarding their demands are issued.
The strike was called primarily to protest against the daily fluctuation and rising prices of petroleum products, alongside increased toll taxes and withholding tax rates. Port operations at Karachi and goods haulage across major supply corridors remain suspended, impacting the movement of essential commodities and raw materials.
Key Highlights of the Transport Strike:
- Strike Status: Wheel-jam strike enters day 4 across major transport hubs.
- Primary Cause: Protests against daily fuel price adjustments and high operating taxes.
- Negotiation Outcome: Government talks ended in a deadlock; transporters demand written notifications.
- Economic Risk: Impending shortages and price spikes in essential food commodities and raw materials.
📊 Fact-Sheet Summary
- Organization: All Pakistan Goods Transport Alliance (APGTA).
- Key Leadership: Malik Shehzad Awan (President, APGTA).
- Core Demands: Reversal of daily fuel price changes, lower toll taxes, and tax relief.
- Duration: 4th Consecutive Day.
- Impact Area: Port movement, supply chain logistics, and retail market prices.
