A nationwide wheel-jam strike by goods transporters entered its second day on Sunday, with transporters in Karachi continuing their protest until their demands are accepted, the 24NewsHD TV channel reported on Sunday.
The transporters said frequent changes in diesel prices and continued increases in fuel costs had made it increasingly difficult to operate their businesses.
They also cited higher toll taxes and other issues as major challenges facing the goods transport sector.
The transporters are demanding that the decision to set diesel prices on a daily basis be withdrawn.
They have also called for the recent increase in toll taxes to be reversed and rates to be brought back to the level of 30 June 2024.
Among their other demands is a reduction in withholding tax from 7 percent to 2 percent.
They are also calling for the withdrawal of Customs SRO 1619 and the proper enforcement of axle-load regulations.
The transporters have further demanded dedicated parking facilities for goods vehicles at Karachi Port and Port Qasim.
Reporter: Kawish Memon