By Commerce Reporter
LAHORE: The ongoing nationwide transporters’ strike is severely impacting Pakistan’s manufacturing and export sectors, the Senior Vice President of the Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry (LCCI), Mr. Tanveer Ahmed Sheikh, has warned.
According to Mr. Sheikh, the prolonged disruption in logistics has left thousands of trucks and containers stranded across the country, causing significant delays in the movement of raw materials and finished goods. Exporters, particularly from the textile and manufacturing sectors, are facing heavy financial losses, missed shipment deadlines, and the risk of losing international buyers.
“Manufacturing units cannot operate in isolation. Any disruption in transportation directly affects production, exports, and ultimately foreign exchange earnings,” he said, emphasizing the critical role of uninterrupted supply chains for economic stability and employment.
Mr. Sheikh urged the Federal and Provincial Governments to take immediate and decisive steps to resolve the transporters’ issues through dialogue and restore normal operations. He cautioned that prolonged uncertainty could further undermine business confidence at a time when the economy is already under pressure.
He added that the LCCI stands with the business community and calls for an urgent, sustainable solution to ensure smooth movement of goods, protect exporters’ commitments, and safeguard Pakistan’s industrial and economic interests.
