Goods transporters across Pakistan have called off their nationwide strike after successful negotiations with the federal, Sindh, and Punjab governments, ending a 10-day disruption that severely impacted the country’s supply chain. The Pakistan Goods Transport Alliance (PGTA) announced the withdrawal of the protest following talks in Karachi, where leaders from provincial and federal authorities engaged with transporter representatives to address their demands.
PGTA President Malik Shehzad Awan confirmed the protest would end after written assurances were provided by relevant governments, satisfying the transporters’ key conditions for ending the strike. Officials from Sindh, Punjab, and federal agencies participated in the discussions held at the Gulbai truck terminal, ensuring all parties reached a consensus.
The strike, which began earlier this month, had paralysed the movement of goods nationwide, disrupting industrial supply chains, delaying deliveries, and affecting commercial activities at major ports and markets. Government negotiators, including Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab and Punjab Transport Minister Bilal Akbar, met with transporter leaders to resolve issues related to fines, enforcement regulations, and other operational grievances.
Transport union leaders and industry stakeholders welcomed the resolution, noting that the move would help restore normal business operations, alleviate losses incurred during the shutdown, and prevent further strain on economic activities.