Khalid Tawab, Regional Chairman of the United Business Group (UBG), has appealed to the Prime Minister of Pakistan to take immediate action to resolve the ongoing protests and road blockades in Sindh, which have brought economic activities to a grinding halt. The protests, led by lawyers and political activists, have been ongoing for a week, disrupting the supply chain and movement of goods, including fuel supplies to upcountry regions from Karachi.

The situation has resulted in hundreds of tank lorries being stranded, triggering concerns about potential fuel shortages in the northern parts of the country and within Sindh, Khalid added. “The situation is getting worse and if not resolved, it will severely impact our exports and imports,” said Khalid Tawab.

“We urge the Prime Minister to intervene and facilitate the movement of tank lorries and cargo amid road blockades in Sindh.” According to industry sources, a large number of tank lorries are currently stranded en route, severely hampering the industry’s ability to ensure uninterrupted fuel supplies. Khalid Tawab has also requested the Government of Sindh to engage the local administration and issue necessary directives to safeguard the security and safe passage of tank lorries throughout Sindh.

The UBG Regional Chairman emphasised that the situation is critical and requires immediate attention from the government to prevent further economic damage. He appealed to the Prime Minister to take swift action to resolve the issue and restore normalcy in the province.