Karachi: Goods transporters in Karachi ended their strike on Saturday after successful negotiations with Karachi Commissioner Syed Hassan Naqvi.
The talks resulted in an agreement that allows transporters six months to bring their vehicles up to the required fitness standards.
The strike, initiated by the Transporters of Goods Association (TGA), had been a response to increasing concerns over vehicle fitness regulations imposed by the Sindh government.
Sources at the Karachi Port Trust (KPT) confirmed that the dispute had caused disruptions, with the strike reaching its fourth day on Friday.
The stoppage threatened to spoil perishable goods and created the risk of additional demurrage charges in U.S. dollars on cargoes, further complicating trade.
Following a series of discussions, the Karachi Commissioner and transporters reached a consensus that allowed the strike to be called off.
It was agreed that transporters would have six months to gradually ensure that their vehicles meet the required fitness standards, fulfilling a key demand raised by the TGA.
With the strike officially over, commercial operations at Karachi’s ports resumed on Saturday, clearing the way for smoother import and export processes, and alleviating concerns about delayed shipments and their associated costs. Story by AHmed Mukhtar.
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The end of the strike saw the resumption of normal commercial activities at Karachi’s ports, bringing relief to businesses and clearing the way for smoother cargo handling.
The agreement marks a positive step forward in resolving tensions between transporters and the local authorities.
