Mini Mazda Association observes strike against increasing fines, taxes on motorways
Mini Mazda Association observes strike against increasing fines, taxes on motorways
LAHORE (Dunya News) – Pakistan Mini Mazda Association on Thursday has begun their countrywide strike from Lahore against increasing fines and taxes on motorways and highways.
According to Public and Goods Transport Alliance spokesman, the transporters have started arriving at Babu Sabu Interchange for protest at 12 different points in the metropolis.
The protesters said that they will carry out rally from Babu Sabu to Punjab Assembly and Nasir Bagh while demonstrations are also being held in other parts of the country including Gujranwala, Faisalabad, Pakpattan, Multan and Hyderabad.
The transporters expressed that all types of vehicles are observing the strike and demanded to immediately withdraw unfair fines and taxes.
Transporters summoned at Governor House for talks
Meanwhile, the provincial government has summoned transporters to Governor House for negotiation. Transport Minister Jahanzaib Khan Khichi told that Punjab Governor Chaudhry Sarwar will also be present in the meeting to address the reservations of the protesters.
The minister said that the government is informed about the situation being created due to the strike of Mazda Association. We want to resolve the matter peacefully, he stated.
