Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has instructed Pakistan Railways to maintain its current fare structure across all classes, including both passenger and freight services, a move aimed at shielding consumers from the recent surge in diesel prices.
According to Radio Pakistan, a press release from Pakistan Railways confirmed that fares for both economy and air-conditioned classes will remain unchanged. The directive also extends to freight train charges, which are crucial for the business community’s logistics needs. To implement this decision, the government has committed to absorbing an additional financial burden of six billion rupees until June 30, ensuring that the increased cost of diesel does not affect passengers.
The decision underscores the government’s strategy to alleviate financial pressures on the public and business sectors amid fluctuating fuel prices.