The All Pakistan Goods Transport Alliance strike has entered its fourth consecutive day after negotiations with the government failed to resolve the transporters’ concerns over rising petroleum prices and frequent fuel price adjustments.
According to reports, Alliance President Malik Shahzad Awan said talks with government representatives were unsuccessful, prompting transporters to continue their strike. He urged the government to take serious and meaningful steps to end the ongoing deadlock.
Shahzad Awan said transporters had not closed the door to negotiations but stressed that clear progress on their demands was necessary before the strike could be called off.
The transporters’ protest is primarily linked to increases in petroleum product prices and the government’s decision to introduce frequent, including daily, adjustments in fuel prices. Transporters argue that unpredictable fuel costs make it difficult to plan operations and manage transportation expenses.
The continuation of the strike has raised concerns about potential disruptions to the country’s supply chain. Since goods transporters play a crucial role in moving food, industrial materials and other essential commodities across Pakistan, a prolonged shutdown could affect the availability and prices of various products.
There are fears that continued disruption in freight movement could lead to shortages in some markets and put additional pressure on food prices, particularly if the deadlock between the government and transporters persists.
Transporters have called for concrete action from the government, while officials are expected to consider the demands in an effort to restore normal goods movement across the country.
