Pakistan, July 15 -- The Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI), joined by goods transport associations from across Pakistan, has announced a nationwide wheel-jam strike on July 19 in protest against the Finance Act 2025, warning the government of a complete halt in economic activity if controversial fiscal measures are not suspended immediately.

Addressing a press conference at KCCI on Monday, President Muhammad Jawed Bilwani reiterated the business community's firm rejection of five key measures and 32 anomalies introduced in the Finance Act.

He demanded that the federal government issue a formal notification suspending these provisions as a precondition for any dialogue.

"The entire business and transport community stands u...