Karachi, June 19 -- Karachi continued to face severe commuting challenges as public transport operators announced that their citywide strike would remain in force after negotiations with the Sindh government failed to yield any resolution.

Thousands of residents were left stranded as transport services remained suspended across Pakistan's largest city, as reported by The Express Tribune.

According to The Express Tribune, the Karachi Transport Alliance had already observed a wheel-jam strike, bringing much of the city's transport network to a standstill. Buses, minibuses and coaches disappeared from major routes as operators parked their vehicles at terminals and depots in protest.

The disruption affected office workers, factory employe...