Frustrated goods transporters in Karachi took to the streets today, staging a loud demonstration outside the Chief Minister’s House and Governor House to demand immediate government intervention in their worsening crisis.
- 11 Days of Deadlock: Nearly 40,000 cargo trucks remain stuck in Sukkur due to ongoing protests.
- Financial Disaster: Transporters report crores of rupees worth of perishable goods are rotting in stranded vehicles.
- No Government Response: Despite repeated appeals, authorities have failed to resolve the standoff.
Chanting slogans and waving placards, hundreds of transporters
- Marched from Karachi Truck Stand to key government offices
- Blocked surrounding roads, causing major traffic disruptions
- Warned of indefinite strikes if demands aren’t met within 24 hours
“We’re losing Rs. 50-60 lakh daily,” shouted one protester. “If our goods spoil completely, we’ll have nothing left to feed our families.”
The crisis stems from
- Sukkur Transporters’ Strike halting all cargo movement
- Police inaction to clear protest sites
- No alternative routes being provided
With temperatures rising and goods perishing, protesters vow to
- Expand demonstrations statewide.
- Completely halt cargo movement.
- Stage sit-ins at highways
Despite the growing emergency:
- No minister has addressed transporters’ concerns.
- No emergency meeting called
- No compensation offered for losses
As the sun set on today’s protest, one weary transporter summed it up: “We’ll keep fighting until someone in power finally listens.”
Follow Us
