Transporters demand lower taxes and diesel prices, threaten wheel-jam strike from Aug 8

The All Pakistan Goods Transporters Alliance announced a nationwide wheel-jam strike starting Aug 8, citing a financial crisis caused by rising diesel prices and taxes. Transporters demand reduced diesel taxes, lower withholding tax on cargo, and revisions to the Finance Act 2026 to prevent vehicle confiscation for non-duty-paid goods, warning of supply chain disruptions if their demands are unmet.