The sit-in of transporters has been going on for 7 days: Photo: Screen grab
Karachi: The sit-in of transporters on Karachi Link Road continues for the seventh day.
The link road connecting the National Highway and the Super Highway has been blocked for 7 consecutive days due to the sit-in of the transporters, as a result of which there has been a fear of shortage of petroleum products.
Transporters’ sit-in on Link Road in Malir District, Karachi, entered the seventh day#ExpressNews #BreakingNews #Karachi pic.twitter.com/GWUOOCz81q
— Express News (@ExpressNewsPK) September 27, 2023
The transporters are protesting against the alleged extortion of Rs 5,000 per vehicle at the fork. Chairman Oil Tanker Association says that 5 thousand more tankers are also arriving to intensify the protest. The protesting transporters say that the sit-in will continue until the illegal fork is removed. Strong and nationwide protests should not be forced. The employment of millions of families is linked to heavy transport.
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