Aman Pracha, Vice President of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), expressed deep concern over the ongoing strike by goods transporters, which has been ongoing for several days, warning that the government’s failure to take serious measures to end it could have severe consequences. He cautioned that the prolonged strike is not only disrupting industrial production and supply chains but also threatens a significant decline in exports, which will have a severe negative impact on the overall economic stability.

Aman Pracha stated that due to the strike, large amounts of imported goods are stranded at the ports, unable to reach warehouses, while exporters are unable to transport their goods to ports to fulfill orders. This situation has been ongoing for the past week, yet the government has made no effective efforts to end the strike, with the consequences borne by importers and exporters alike.

He further stated that the strike’s industrial impact is already severe, and that if it continues for a longer period, the situation will worsen. Industries are facing a critical shortage of raw materials, fuel, and packaging supplies. At the same time, finished goods, as well as imported and exported fruits and vegetables, are unable to move between ports and warehouses. As a result, millions of rupees worth of goods are at risk of spoiling. Moreover, several manufacturing units have shut down production lines, while others are operating at minimal capacity. Export-oriented industries are severely affected by port delays, stranded containers, higher demurrage costs, and the growing risk of order cancellations.

Aman Pracha warned that prolonged disruption could lead to job losses, wage cuts, and long-term damage to Pakistan’s industrial reputation and investor confidence.

He emphasized that if this crisis is not resolved immediately, economic losses will continue to grow, and an unfair burden will be placed on industrial workers, businesses, and consumers across the country.

Pracha urged both the federal and provincial governments to engage in urgent, serious talks with transport unions, review the contentious provisions of the Motor Vehicle Ordinance 2025, and adopt a balanced approach that ensures road safety while preventing the paralysis of industry and production.