Transporters threaten to protest over fuel price hike and new policy not being rolled back

The Karachi Goods Carriers Association (KGCA) has threatened a nationwide strike, including shutting down offices and halting goods transport, if the government does not reverse its recent petrol and diesel price hikes and new pricing policy within 24 hours. The association, led by General Secretary Nadeem Akhtar Arain, criticized the government for ignoring the transport sector, which is the backbone of the economy, and for not passing on benefits of lower global oil prices to the public and transporters. They also highlighted issues faced by drivers and vehicle owners in various regions, such as unnecessary checking, heavy fines, alleged bribery, and harassment. The KGCA warned that a strike would severely impact the supply of essential goods from major ports, causing significant economic damage and hardship to the public, and urged the Prime Minister and Finance Minister to intervene and resolve their grievances.