Karachi: Goods transporters strike continues
Sindh govt and protesting goods transporters failed to reach a deal as strike entered fourth day.
KARACHI (Dunya News) - Sindh Chief Minister Syed Qaim Ali Shah visited the Karachi Port Trust to hold meeting with representatives of the goods transporters as the strike called by the goods transporters entered fourth day on Saturday.
The goods transporters apprised CM Sindh of their reservations. According to sources, a decision on issues faced by goods transporters would be taken on Monday. The second round of talks would be held today (Sunday).
Meanwhile, Punjab goods transporters in a statement said that they joined the strike to show solidarity with the goods transporters from Sindh.
The trade activities of the country are suffering colossal financial losses as the strike called by the goods transporters from Sindh entered fourth day, resulting in piling up of export shipments and outbound cargo at Karachi port and Port Qasim.
The goods transporters are demanding the reversal of the decision to increase income tax and action against the frequent incidents of extortion and kidnappings.
