Tankers call off strike

Published May 27, 2005

RAWALPINDI, May 26: The All-Pakistan Tankers Association here on Thursday called off its strike after reaching an agreement with the cantonment board administration. The tanker owners were observing strike against restriction on their vehicles’ entry into the jurisdiction of the Rawalpindi cantonment.

In a meeting between the cantonment officials and the association office-bearers, it was agreed that no heavy vehicle or oil tanker of more than 10 wheels would be allowed to pass through the cantonment between 6am and 10pm. Long vehicles will be allowed to pass through the area after 10pm only.—PPI

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