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ISLAMABAD: The All Pakistan Goods Transporters Alliance on Tuesday announced a nationwide wheel-jam strike from Aug 8, warning that the suspension of freight movement could disrupt the supply of essential commodities if the government failed to address its demands.
The announcement was made at a press conference at the National Press Club by the alliance’s leaders, including All Pakistan Goods Transport Owners Association President Muhammad Owais Chaudhry Advocate, Malik Shafeeullah Awan and Malik Nisar.
They said the transport sector was facing an unprecedented financial crisis due to repeated increases in diesel prices, higher taxes and other government measures. The transporters demanded that taxes on diesel be reduced and fuel prices be restored to their July 1, 2024, level.
Demands were also issued for a reduction in the withholding tax on cargo transporters from seven per cent to 2pc, arguing that oil tanker operators were already paying only 2pc.
