PVMA concerned at ongoing strike by transporters of goods

KARACHI: Pakistan Vanaspati Manufacturers Association (PVMA) Chairman Sheikh Umer Rehan has expressed serious concern over severe disruptions in goods transportation caused by the ongoing strike by goods transporters, warning that the situation poses a grave threat to the national economy.

Sheikh Umer Rehan said frequent strikes by goods transporters are undermining economic stability and must be addressed urgently. He noted that the supply of edible oil, ghee and essential daily-use commodities has been badly affected, while the transportation of industrial raw materials has come to a halt, forcing industries to begin shutting down.

He urged the government to take immediate notice of the transporters’ strike and review their genuine demands. However, he stressed that elements using the strike as a cover for blackmail should be dealt with firmly and clearly informed that any action harming economic activity would not be tolerated.

Chairman PVMA warned that the suspension of raw material supplies could completely paralyse the production process, leading to severe repercussions for the economy. He added that the delivery of imported goods has come to a complete standstill, resulting in consignments being stuck at ports and exposing businesses to substantial financial losses in the form of demurrage and detention charges.

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