KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah announced a province-wide fare freeze and a targeted subsidy program to mitigate the impact of rising fuel prices. According to Chief Minister Sindh, the initiative comes after successful negotiations with transporters, ensuring stable fares for public transport, school vans, and essential goods vehicles.

During a press conference at CM House, the chief minister, joined by provincial ministers and transport sector representatives, outlined a strategy to shield low-income commuters from increased transportation costs. Transporters have agreed to maintain fares at February 2026 levels, despite higher operational expenses.

The government will compensate transporters for increased fuel costs through subsidies, a measure involving both federal and provincial support. This effort aims to sustain transport services across Sindh without passing the burden onto passengers. The initiative is expected to cost the provincial government between Rs3 to Rs4 billion, with additional contributions to the national subsidy framework estimated at Rs14 billion.

The relief package extends to various sectors, including goods transport and school vans, to stabilize prices and prevent fee hikes for students. This coordinated effort reflects the government’s commitment to maintaining economic stability amid global fuel price fluctuations, ensuring uninterrupted fuel availability, and providing relief to citizens.