The nationwide Transport Strike will continue after talks between transporters and the federal government failed to reach an agreement.
Negotiations were held on Tuesday at the Ministry of Communications. Representatives of the All Pakistan Goods Transport Owners Association attended the meeting.
Transporters presented their demands to government officials during the discussions. Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan also participated in the talks.
The minister assured transporters that the government would work to address their concerns. However, the meeting ended without a final agreement.
Government officials also did not formally accept the transporters’ demands. As a result, the nationwide Transport Strike remains in place.
Association President Muhammad Owais Chaudhry Advocate said transporters would maintain their demands. He also confirmed that negotiations with the government could continue.
Chaudhry said the association remains open to dialogue. However, he made it clear that the strike would not end without practical action.
The Transport Strike will continue until the government accepts the association’s demands. Transporters are seeking concrete measures instead of assurances alone.
Transporters’ Main Demands
One of the major demands concerns axle-load limits. Transporters want the legal limits to be enforced effectively and uniformly across the country.
They have also demanded relief from taxes. According to the association, tax-related issues are affecting the transport sector.
Another key demand involves diesel prices. Transporters want diesel prices to be revised monthly instead of changing every day.
The association says these changes would provide greater stability for transport operators. They are seeking predictable costs to manage their businesses.
Transporters have emphasized that they want the dispute resolved through negotiations. However, they will not withdraw their strike without acceptance of their demands.
The government has expressed its willingness to work toward a solution. Federal authorities have not yet reached a formal settlement with the association.
The failed negotiations mean the nationwide wheel-jam action will continue. The duration of the strike will depend on further developments between both sides.
Talks Remain Possible
Despite the ongoing Transport Strike, the association has kept negotiations open. Chaudhry said transporters are willing to continue discussions with government representatives.
The association wants the government to address its concerns through practical measures. It has maintained that verbal assurances are not enough to end the protest.
The continued strike could affect the movement of goods across Pakistan. Transport companies play an important role in supplying products between cities and regions.
A prolonged stoppage could therefore create challenges for businesses and consumers. However, no additional impact has been confirmed in the provided information.
The government and transporters may hold further meetings to resolve the dispute. Both sides have indicated that dialogue remains possible.
For now, the Transport Strike remains active nationwide. Transporters will continue their wheel-jam action until their demands receive practical acceptance.
The dispute highlights concerns over operating costs and regulatory enforcement. Axle-load rules, taxation, and diesel pricing remain the central issues.
No final agreement was announced after Tuesday’s meeting. The strike will therefore continue until further progress is made.
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Transporters have made their position clear while keeping negotiations open. The next round of discussions could determine whether the nationwide action ends.
