Pakistan Railways and transporters have jacked up fares after the caretaker government increased petroleum prices by up to Rs20 per liter.
A notification issued by the railways said the train fare had been increased by 10 percent, adding that it will be applicable to all passenger trains operations across the country.
The train fare for Karachi to Shikarpur has been increased by Rs200 to Rs1,600, it said, adding that the new prices will be applicable from August 17.
An official working at ticket counter stated that the fares have increased by 9pc already in their system. The train fare for Karachi to Lahore has been increased to Rs3,450.
Meanwhile, the All Pakistan Public Transport Owners Federation has also decided to increase fares by up to Rs150 due to recent hike in petroleum prices. An official of the body said that the new prices will be implemented from August 17 after consultation with transporters.
The transporters increased the fare for Karachi to Larkana bus service by Rs100 to Rs1,500, while Karachi to Shikarpur fare hiked by Rs200 to Rs1,600. Meanwhile, the fare for Karachi to Mehar increased by Rs100 to Rs1,400.
Furthermore, Karachi to Sehwan fare increased by Rs100 to Rs1,200, Karachi to Naseerabad fare increased by Rs100 to Rs1,400 and Karachi to Hyderabad fare increased by Rs100 to Rs600.
The caretaker government on Tuesday increased the price of petrol by Rs17.50 per litre, taking the price to record high of Rs290.45 per liter.
The price of high speed diesel was also increased by Rs20 per liter. After the increase, high speed diesel will be available at Rs293.40 per liter.
