By our correspondent
KARACHI: The All Pakistan Goods Transporters Association warned that frequent changes in petroleum prices were creating uncertainty for the transport sector and making it increasingly difficult for truck operators to manage business costs.
Speaking at a press conference, association President Nabeel Mahmood Tariq said daily fluctuations in fuel prices had disrupted operational planning and placed additional pressure on transporters already facing rising expenses.
He said the trucking industry played a vital role in keeping the country’s supply chain system functioning, but increasing costs of fuel, taxes and other operational requirements were making it harder for transporters to continue their businesses.
Tariq demanded an end to what he described as unnecessary customs checks and called for the withdrawal of recent increases in toll taxes. He said additional financial burdens were affecting the movement of goods and increasing transportation costs.
The association president also called for the establishment of new truck terminals across Punjab to improve facilities for transport operators. He urged the government to reverse the 300 per cent increase in token tax, saying the decision had further increased difficulties for the trucking community.
He announced that the association would support the wheel-jam strike scheduled for August 8, as transporters continued to press their demands.
Industry representatives have repeatedly raised concerns over fuel prices, taxation measures and rising operational costs. They have warned that continued pressure on the transport sector could affect the supply chain and ultimately increase the cost of goods for consumers.
The transporters said they hoped the government would review their concerns and take steps to provide relief to an industry considered essential for the country’s economic activity.
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