A 72-hour deadline has been given by the trader associations in Karachi to the provincial government to meet their nine demands or else they will close markets and stage protests.
According to the details, one of the main demands of the traders is that the business hours must be extended to 8 pm from 6 pm. They have also demanded that there should be just one day closure of businesses during the week and the power of magistrates to seal shops and impose fines on traders must be withdrawn.
In a joint presser held with MQM-P, the traders said instead of ending their plight and extending ease to businesses like given around the world, the government is closing them down.
The traders have sought the opening of wedding halls, bachat bazaars, hotels, and beauty parlors and asked the government to provide them relief in the upcoming budget.
Similarly, they have asked the government to establish a cell where they can lodge complaints against the police’s rude behavior.
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The traders have urged the chief justice and the army chief to take notice of the situation stating that an attempt is being made to “sabotage” trading and business activities in the port city.
Besides, they have asked the federal and Sindh governments to negotiate with the traders before finalizing any decision.
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President of the All-City Tajir Ittehad Association (ACTIA), Sharjeel Gopalani, said, “Our ultimatum will expire on Friday and after 2 pm, traders will implement their future course of action if their demands remain unfulfilled”.
