Attacks on cargo vehicles and disruptions to legal trade: Balochistan traders seek centre’s intervention

Representatives of Balochistan’s business community, transporters, importers, exporters, mine owners, traders, farmers and other stakeholders have demanded an immediate government intervention to address the growing attacks on cargo vehicles and disruptions to legal trade and transportation activities. The demand was made during a consultative meeting chaired by Quetta Chamber of Commerce and Industry (QCCI) President Haji Muhammad Ayub Mariani and attended by office-bearers of the chamber, transport unions, traders’ associations, the Zamindar Action Committee and representatives of various business sectors. Following detailed deliberations, participants agreed to form a committee comprising all stakeholders to coordinate future actions and engage with the government on security and business-related concerns.