Transport Unions Call for Nationwide Strike Across Pakistan

Transport unions across Pakistan have announced a nationwide transport strike on December 19 to protest heavy traffic fines, vehicle impoundments, and alleged harassment by enforcement authorities.

The All Pakistan Transport Federation, along with inter-city, goods transport, and shuttle service unions, warned that transport services from Khyber to Karachi will come to a complete halt.

Union leaders said the shutdown will affect buses, wagons, goods carriers, intra-city transport, and student and employee shuttle services. Markets, factories, industrial units, petrol pumps, government offices, banks, and supply chains will also face disruptions due to the suspension of transport services.

Transport representatives emphasized that the strike will continue until the government withdraws the revised traffic challan and fine system. They accused authorities of failing to honor earlier commitments, saying that rising penalties and vehicle impoundments have made daily operations difficult for transporters.

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Union spokespersons Asif Khan, Lala Suhail, and Tariq Khan said the decision was made after consultations with multiple sectors affected by the new enforcement measures. They warned that “Pakistan will be completely shut down on December 19” if the government does not address their demands.