The All Pakistan Anjuman Tajiran has announced a nationwide protest on May 14 against forced shop closures and restrictive business timings.
Addressing a press conference in Islamabad, association president Ajmal Baloch demanded:
Traders warned that if their demands are not accepted, they will stage a countrywide wheel-jam strike on May 14.
Ajmal Baloch said traders, farmers, and industrialists have been under severe pressure for the past four years, adding that:
He criticised authorities for imposing strict regulations, particularly in Islamabad, and called for a more consultative approach similar to that of the Government of Sindh.
Traders also raised concerns about:
The business community urged the government to revise policies, extend working hours, and provide relief to prevent further economic damage.
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