• Claim ports are paralysed, thousands of containers stuck, perishables rotting away
• Transporters seek grace period to implement new Sindh govt regulations

KARACHI: The country’s logistics and transport system has ground to a halt as a nationwide strike by goods transporters entered its fourth day on Friday, disrupting trade operations, paralysing supply chains and dealing a fresh blow to the country’s fragile economy.

Meanwhile, a spokesperson of the Karachi Port Trust (KPT) said that the port operation has so far remained normal, but it may see some impact from Monday onwards in case the strike is prolonged.

The strike, triggered by the Sindh government’s enforcement of new vehicle fitness regulations, has reportedly left thousands of containers stranded at ports and warehouses, causing widespread concern among exporters and importers.

The provincial government introduced stricter vehicle fitness regulations in response to a surge in........

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