ISLAMABAD: At a time when Pakistan’s exports have recorded negative growth for four consecutive months, a nationwide cargo transporter’s strike has entered its fifth day and exporters fear that this prolonged strike will obstruct the movement of goods to ports for shipment.
The strike, announced for an indefinite period, is in response to the Punjab and Sindh governments’ decision to ban older cargo trucks and trailers from operating in their provinces. The goods transporter’s nationwide strike has severely disrupted the entire supply chains across the country.
Exporters have appealed to the Punjab government for a relaxation in the enforcement of the new transport regulations.
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