Karachi, July 20 -- The Karachi Goods Carriers Association (KGCA) has strongly opposed the recent increase in diesel and petrol prices, warning that it will launch a nationwide wheel-jam strike if the government fails to withdraw the decision within the next 24 hours, The Express Tribune reported.

According to The Express Tribune, KGCA General Secretary Nadeem Akhtar Arain, accompanied by Association President Malik Sher Khan and Vice President Ayaz Khan, announced the decision during a press conference.

He said transporters across Pakistan were prepared to halt the movement of goods, shut down transport offices and coordinate with transport organisations nationwide to launch protests if the government did not address their concerns.

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