The All-Pakistan Transporters Association Alliance has issued a stern warning, threatening to block National Highways and motorways for all types of traffic if their grievances are not addressed within 72 hours. This move, if carried out, could severely disrupt logistics and supply chains across the region.
During a press conference in Karachi, transport leaders expressed their frustration over what they deemed unjust fines and penalties imposed by various authorities, including PSO, the National Highway Authority (NHA), the Motorway Police, and the Sindh Excise Police. They outlined how these actions are creating significant challenges for freight transporters, putting their businesses at risk.
They accused the authorities of imposing excessive fines without addressing long-standing grievances and highlighted that previous verbal assurances had led to no concrete outcomes, leaving them with no choice but to escalate their protest.
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Mir Shams Shahwani, Chairman of the All Pakistan Oil Tankers Owners Association, warned that if their demands are not met within the given timeframe, the transporters will shut down major highways, halting transportation operations across the country. He emphasized the urgency of the matter, urging the government to intervene.
Prominent figures from various transport sectors, including Bakhtawar Khan Wazir (Chairman of the All Pakistan Edible Oil Owners Association), Haji Liaqat Mehsud (President of the All Sindh Truck and Dumper Association), and Abdul Wahid Lari (Chairman of the Sindh-Balochistan Mazda Union), attended the press conference. The transporters made it clear that they are unified in their demands and will not back down unless the government acts swiftly to address their issues.
With the looming threat of highway closures, the authorities are under growing pressure to resolve the situation and prevent a potential transportation crisis.
