{"id":8169,"date":"2025-07-19T14:08:57","date_gmt":"2025-07-19T09:08:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pakjazbo.com\/?p=8169"},"modified":"2025-07-19T14:08:59","modified_gmt":"2025-07-19T09:08:59","slug":"chambers-and-trade-associations-divided-over-todays-strike-partial-and-complete-shutdown-observed-across-the-country-except-islamabad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakjazbo.com\/?p=8169","title":{"rendered":"Chambers and Trade Associations Divided Over Today&#8217;s Strike; Partial and Complete Shutdown Observed Across the Country Except Islamabad"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Islamabad (Saturday, July 19, 2025)<\/strong> \u2013 Chambers of commerce and trade associations across Pakistan remained divided over today\u2019s nationwide strike. While business activity continued as usual in the federal capital Islamabad, partial and complete shutdowns were observed in other parts of the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to reports, the strike was called in protest against the additional powers granted to the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), which has caused a rift within the business community. In Islamabad, all major markets and stores remained open, and business operations proceeded normally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In contrast, major cities including Karachi and various other towns observed partial to full closures of businesses. President of the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Javed Bilwani, stated that they stand by the strike decision. \u201cSince the government has not provided any written assurance, we have decided to go ahead with the strike,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bilwani further warned that if the government does not provide written commitments during the next round of talks, the scope of the protest will be expanded. Major business centers such as Jodia Bazaar, electronics and mobile markets, fruit and vegetable markets remained closed today. The All Pakistan Restaurants Association and city transport organizations also announced their support for the strike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Lahore Chamber of Commerce also backed the strike. All trade association groups participated, resulting in a near-complete shutdown of markets in the provincial capital, especially in inner-city areas such as Shah Alam Market, Akbari Mandi, Rang Mahal, Anarkali, Mall Road, Beadon Road, McLeod Road, and Montgomery Road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Other major markets including Samanabad, Ichhra, Abid Market, Electronics Market, Gulberg, Defense, Mughalpura, Shalamar Link Road, Daroghawala, Railway Road, Brandreth Road, Shah Alami, Azam Cloth Market, Pakistan Cloth Market, Paper Market, Misri Shah, Lohar Market, Hall Road, Mall Road, Beadon Road, Neela Gumbad, and Ferozepur Road also observed partial or complete closures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Trader leader Haji Maqsood Butt stated that if the business community continues to face harassment, the strike will persist. He declared today\u2019s strike a success and emphasized that the business community stands united. \u201cFBR is being given unjust powers, and no forced law will be accepted,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In Hyderabad as well, traders observed a partial and complete shutter-down strike in protest against tax-related issues, harassment of traders, and the increased powers of the FBR. Markets such as Anaj Mandi, Gul Center, Tilak Charhi Road, Electronics Market, Resham Bazaar, Qazi Abdul Qayoom Road, and Cantt Bazaar remained completely closed, while Tower Market, Shahi Bazaar, Quaidabad Bazaar, and Sakhi Pir Road saw partial activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Similar scenes of complete or partial shutdowns were reported from Peshawar, Quetta, and several other <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Islamabad (Saturday, July 19, 2025) \u2013 Chambers of commerce and trade associations across Pakistan remained divided over today\u2019s nationwide strike. While business activity continued as usual in the federal capital Islamabad, partial and complete shutdowns were observed in other parts of the country. 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