Pakistan: Goods transporters to launch indefinite nationwide wheel-jam strike today after talks with government end without breakthrough
Goods transporters and oil tanker operators in Pakistan have launched an indefinite nationwide strike following failed negotiations with the government. The protesters are demanding uniform axle-load regulations and lower diesel prices, causing significant disruption to commercial goods movement.
Why it matters
The strike threatens to disrupt supply chains and fuel distribution across Pakistan, potentially impacting the national economy if a resolution is not reached.
--> Representative Image (File Photo/Reuters) Pakistan: Goods transporters to launch indefinite nationwide wheel-jam strike today after talks with government end without breakthrough ANI | Updated: Aug 08, 2026 05:20 IST
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