Fear of major increase in railway and air fares

By our correspondent
KARACHI: The effects of the sharp rise in prices of petroleum products are beginning to be felt, which is likely to lead to a sharp rise in fares for trains and airlines.
Public transport in different cities has also become more expensive. The backs of poor passengers have been broken.
According to sources, an extraordinary increase in train fares has been proposed, the airlines have also started considering an increase in air fares.
Railway sources said that the authorities are considering a 20 per cent increase in all classes of trains running across the country.
The proposal, which was sent to the authorities, also includes an increase in fares for short journeys from one station to another. An increase in rent is under consideration.
The proposal, which was sent to the authorities, also includes an increase in fares for short journeys from one station to another. An increase in rent is under consideration.
In addition, with the increase in prices of petroleum products by Rs 60 in a single week, the fares of public transport are also being increased arbitrarily, which has broken the backs of commuters traveling in the inner city. Fares in the Twin Cities Citizens are overwhelmed by the 150% increase in the number of citizens.