Transporters have announced ending strike in whole Punjab after successful negotiations with Governor Punjab Ch Mohammad Sarwar and provincial Transport Minister Jahanzeb Khan Khichi.
Governor Punjab Mohammad Sarwar has ordered to release all detained transporters and drivers in Punjab.
The federal government has halted the increase in transport fines till January 31. All decisions have been taken after holding detailed consultations with Prime Minister Imran Khan, Chief Minister Punjab Usman Ahmed Khan Buzdar and federal Communications Minister Murad Saeed.
Ch Sarwar mediates between transporters and government
According to details, Governor Punjab Mohammad Sarwar and Transport Minister Jahanzeb Khichi held a press conference with Chairman of Public and Goods Transport Alliance Ismat Ullah Khan Niazi, Vice Chairman Mohammad Aleem Butt at Governor House Lahore on Thursday. Government and Transporters have agreed to constitute committee, consisting of four representatives of each side, to solve the issue of increase in fines and other issues.
In meeting, Principle Secretary to Governor Dr. Rashid Mansoor, Commissioner Lahore, CCPO Lahore, also participated in negotiations along with Governor Punjab and Transport Minister Punjab. Governor Punjab Mohammad Sarwar has said that he is thankful to transporters who have agreed to call off strike on assurances of provincial and federal government.
The governor further added that he had been in full contact with Prime Minister, Chief Minister, Federal Minister Communications and other officials along with transporters. He said that he was overly concerned because public was bearing the brunt of strike. He further added that that he remained very concerned due to the problems faced by the commuters because of the strike of transporters. He also said that he will fully support the right demands of transporters and assist them in negotiations with federal government.
