All public and goods transport halted on Thursday in Karachi due to the strike called on Tuesday. – File Photo

KARACHI: The second round of talks between the Transport Union and the Sindh government failed—Transporters announced to carry on strike tomorrow—Chief Minister Sindh, Syed Qaim Ali Shah offered to continue dialogues, DawnNews reported on Thursday.

According to the Minister of Transportation Sindh, Akhter Jadon who said, “Although the Sindh Government has paid more than 20 million rupees in account for their (Transport Union) loses, but still they are carrying on with the strike.” “They are working on some other agenda,” he added.

On the other hand the transporters called for continuing strike on Friday.

All public and goods transport halted on Thursday in Karachi due to the strike called on Tuesday, meanwhile small vehicles served the purpose of providing public transportation.

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