LAHORE: The standoff between Punjab’s transporters and the provincial government came to an end on Friday after successful negotiations, with transporters announcing the immediate end to their strike.
Senior Provincial Minister Maryam Aurangzeb, acting on the instructions of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, held detailed talks with representatives of the transport sector, during which all key issues were discussed and a roadmap for resolution was agreed upon. Following the meeting, transporters formally called off their strike and signed a reconciliation document.
To ensure a structured mechanism for addressing the transporters’ demands, the chief minister has constituted a dedicated committee headed by Senior Minister Maryam Aurangzeb. Representatives of the transporters will be part of this committee, which will hold its first session on Saturday to review regulatory matters, safety protocols, and policy issues impacting the sector.
The reconciliation agreement was endorsed by Pakistan Goods Transport Alliance President Haji Sher Ali Chaudhry, along with senior office-bearers. Both sides termed the development a positive breakthrough that will restore the flow of goods and ease business disruptions across the province.
Welcoming the decision, Maryam Aurangzeb said the government is committed to resolving all issues through dialogue. She added that ensuring public safety, improving service standards, and creating better conditions for all citizens remain the government’s foremost priorities.
Other transport representatives present during the negotiations included Muhammad Riaz Khan Tajik, Chaudhry Maqbool Hussain, Rana Tariq Mushtaq, Malik Ejaz, Malik Maroof, Saif Shah Deen Gujar, Faisal Bashir Bhatti, Malik Javed, and Haji Pervaiz Awan.
Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
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