Negotiations between goods transporters and the Sindh government have ended without a breakthrough, prompting transporters to go ahead with their planned nationwide strike from August 8.
The All Pakistan Goods Transport Alliance has decided to proceed with the protest after failing to reach an agreement with the provincial government over their demands.
The All Pakistan Goods Transport Alliance has announced an indefinite countrywide strike in protest against frequent fluctuations in petroleum prices.
The Sindh government held discussions with transport representatives in an effort to prevent the strike, but no agreement could be reached. As a result, transporters have maintained their decision to suspend operations across the country.
President of the All Pakistan Goods Transport Alliance, Malik Shahzad Awan, said that the transporters presented their charter of demands during the meeting, but the Sindh government did not show seriousness in addressing their concerns. He added that the talks remained unsuccessful, leaving transporters with no option but to proceed with the indefinite strike. He said the government would have to accept all their demands to resolve the issue.
Meanwhile, after the failure of negotiations with the Sindh government, the federal government has also contacted the transporters and invited them for talks.
Malik Shahzad Awan confirmed that he will meet Federal Minister Abdul Aleem Khan this evening for further discussions.
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