On May 29, 2026, the Pakistan Goods Transport Alliance declared a 6% reduction in freight charges. This decision follows the federal government’s recent cut in petroleum product prices, a move welcomed by the transport and business sectors.
Alliance President Malik Shehzad Awan expressed gratitude to the Prime Minister for the relief in diesel and petrol prices, anticipating further reductions in the near future. He emphasized that lower fuel prices benefit not only transporters but the entire economy.
Current geopolitical conditions have severely impacted import and export activities, leading to a significant decline in business operations. Awan highlighted that many transport vehicles remain unused as operators struggle with reduced workloads and rising costs.
The transport sector, operating at a loss for the national interest, has previously requested relief in withholding tax, toll tax, and what Awan described as ‘excessive challans’ from traffic and motorway police.
Published in SouthAsianDesk, May 30, 2026
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