Karachi transporters call off strike, public transport to resume tomorrow

The Karachi Transport Ittehad on Sunday announced an end to its strike, with public transport set to resume normal operations across the city from tomorrow.

The decision came after a key meeting between representatives of the KTI and the Commissioner Karachi to resolve issues faced by transporters.

According to media reports, the transporters’ demand for a two-month extension regarding the biometric verification process during vehicle transfers was accepted during the meeting.

Officials also assured transporters that the issue concerning the Rs12,000 third-party insurance payment would be resolved.

The meeting also included discussions on various transport-related matters, with both sides agreeing to meet again after 15 days to review progress and discuss further developments.

The reports said the KTI will soon hold a consultative meeting with its member organisations to deliberate on the government’s assurances and chalk out its future course of action.