KARACHI
\nS.I.T.E. Association of Industry (SAI) has have sounded the alarm over the nationwide strike by goods transporters, warning that the halt in cargo movement is rapidly strangling Pakistan\u2019s industrial and trade supply chain.
\nIn a detailed statement, SAI President Ahmed Azeem Alvi said the recurring strikes by transporters are causing deep and lasting damage to the national economy.
\nHe urged the government to step in without delay, stressing that no group should be allowed to disrupt the flow of essential goods or undermine economic stability.
\nMr Alvi called on the government to immediately revive and expand railway freight services between Karachi and major cities across the country. He said the introduction of high\u2011speed cargo trains could dramatically cut transportation time and costs while ensuring a steady and reliable movement of goods.
\n\u201cThe strike has brought export and import cargo to a standstill. Exporters are unable to meet delivery deadlines promised to international buyers, and this raises serious concerns about potential order cancellations,\u201d he cautioned.
\nHe noted that containers stranded at ports are now incurring heavy demurrage and detention charges, placing an additional financial burden on the business community.
\nMr Alvi warned that if industries do not receive raw materials soon, production could grind to a complete halt\u2014triggering a ripple effect across the economy.
\n\u201cThis is an extremely alarming situation,\u201d he said. \u201cThe government must act immediately to restore cargo movement and prevent long\u2011term damage to Pakistan\u2019s industrial and commercial sectors.\u201d.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
KARACHI S.I.T.E. Association of Industry (SAI) has have sounded the alarm over the nationwide strike by goods transporters, warning that the halt in cargo movement is rapidly strangling Pakistan\u2019s industrial and trade supply chain. In a detailed statement, SAI President Ahmed Azeem Alvi said the recurring strikes by transporters are causing deep and lasting damage […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-519740","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","6":"category-business"},"yoast_head":"\n