Web desk: Negotiations between the government and goods transporters concluded successfully on Friday. The transporters have announced an immediate end to their strike, sources confirmed.
Senior Minister of Punjab, Marriyum Aurangzeb, held talks with transporter representatives and welcomed the decision.
“Transporters have announced to end the strike immediately,” she said.
She said the government’s priority is to protect human life and ensure better conditions for citizens.
The Punjab Chief Minister had earlier formed a committee that was headed by Marriyum Aurangzeb. Its purpose was to address the concerns of transporters.
Representatives from the transporters were also included in the committee.
Additionally, a meeting between the committee and the transporters is scheduled for tomorrow.
The Central President of the Goods Transport Alliance and other officials have signed a reconciliation resolution.
Marriyum Aurangzeb expressed optimism that the remaining issues will be resolved amicably.
She also emphasised the government’s commitment to dialogue and cooperation. “The government’s aim is to protect human life and improve conditions for citizens,” she stated.
Transporters strike over heavy traffic fines
Previously, transporters across Punjab observed a complete wheel-jam strike today in protest against heavy traffic fines and widespread vehicle seizures.
As per details, the Transport Action Committee declared a province-wide shutdown today, with its Rawalpindi chapter confirming full participation.
The committee had warned that a second phase of the strike, with the complete suspension of both public and goods transport, would take place on December 10 if demands were not met.
The Islamabad Transport Federation announced full support for the action as the vice president called the fines “unacceptable” and confirmed a complete strike in the federal capital.
In Faisalabad, major transport terminals, including general bus stands, wagon stands, and truck terminals, came to a complete standstill, leaving thousands of passengers stranded.
Rawalpindi witnessed a similar shutdown, with local and inter-city public transport operators suspending all services.
School, college, and university van services were also halted, disrupting daily routines and causing widespread inconvenience to commuters.
In Okara and several other cities, transporters parked vehicles at stands and decided to continue the protest until the fine structure is revised.
