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Karachi bus owners observe strike against e-challans, insurance policy
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Karachi bus owners observe strike against e-challans, insurance policy

ARY News · Jun 18, 2026, 8:07 AM

Key takeaways

  • Add ARY News on Google AAResize Karachi bus owners are observing a one-day strike in protest against the e-challan system, heavy fines, and a new insurance policy, ARY News reported on Thursday.
  • Due to the strike, public transport has largely disappeared from the city’s roads, causing significant inconvenience to commuters.
  • The absence of buses left passengers facing severe difficulties in reaching their destinations, with many stranded or forced to seek alternative, often costly, means of travel.

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Add ARY News on Google AAResize Karachi bus owners are observing a one-day strike in protest against the e-challan system, heavy fines, and a new insurance policy, ARY News reported on Thursday.

Due to the strike, public transport has largely disappeared from the city’s roads, causing significant inconvenience to commuters. According to reports, the strike by bus owners has resulted in a partial shutdown of public transport services across Karachi.

The absence of buses left passengers facing severe difficulties in reaching their destinations, with many stranded or forced to seek alternative, often costly, means of travel.

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