All the trader across the country observed a nationwidecomplete shutter down strike against the Imran-Khan led government after a hikein sales tax in the federal budget.

The All Pakistan Anjuman-e- Tajran (APAT) had announced thestrike from July 13 against the government in several cities of the country.

Traders throughout the country including in Karachi, Lahoreand Peshewar were observing the shutter down strike along with those in Multanand DI Khan. President of the Tariq Road Alliance said he was supporting thecall for strike given by the All Pakistan Anjuman-e-Tajran (APAT) and the TajirAction Committee.

""All markets in Bahadurabad and Tariq Road willremain closed for business," he said.General Secretary of the APAT NaeemMir said the business community was united and will observe a shutter-downstrike today with full force. "The government was sparing no effort todivide the business community but in vain. "All kinds of businessactivities will remain closed throughout the country," he said.