The ministry of railways has enhanced the fares up to 50 percent despite decline in prices of petroleum in the country. According to details, ticket price of economy class passenger trains have been increased by Pakistan Railways from 10 to 50 percents which will further add to miseries of inflation hit masses. Fares of trains from Karachi to Hyderabad, Tando Adam and Tando Jam, Kotri have been increased by the Railway Department. Moreover, the train from Lahore to Sialkot, Narowal, Narang Mandi and from Faisalabad to Pindi also see revised fares for economy class. On the other hand, economy class fares for shorter distances up to 250 km have also been increased by 10 to 20 percent. It should be noted that the railway authorities had announced a 10 percent reduction in the fares of express and passenger trains last week, including Business class, AC sleeper, standard, and economy class.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan