LAHORE: The All Pakistan Textile Processing Mills Association (APTPMA), Lahore and Gujranwala Region, has expressed grave concern over the severe disruption affecting all industrial sectors across the country due to an ongoing transporters’ strike.
The suspension of goods transportation has completely paralyzed the movement of essential raw materials, chemicals, dyes, machinery parts, and finished goods to and from Karachi port. The disruption is impacting not only the textile processing industry but virtually every sector that depends on the nationwide industrial supply chain.
According to the Vice Chairman of APTPMA, the prolonged strike has brought production activities to a near standstill. Many industries have already been forced to scale back operations, and several manufacturing units are on the verge of temporary closure. The statement warned that if the deadlock persists, production costs will increase sharply due to rising transportation expenses and extended delays, further jeopardizing export commitments and domestic deliveries.
We are fully aware that various stakeholders are already engaged on this matter; however, given the rapidly deteriorating situation, we urge the government to take immediate and decisive action,” the association said in its statement.
APTPMA emphasized that the strike is affecting all industries equally, warning that any delay in resolving the crisis will result in immense financial losses and threaten the livelihoods of thousands of workers across Pakistan.
The Vice Chairman strongly appealed to the government to urgently initiate negotiations with transporters and implement necessary measures to restore the smooth flow of goods. He stressed that ensuring the immediate restoration of transportation services is critical to protecting Pakistan’s industrial output, economic stability, and export performance.
The association called for swift government intervention to prevent further economic damage and safeguard the country’s industrial sector during this critical period.
Copyright Business Recorder, 2025