Islamabad, July 19: Public transport fares have increased, freight charges have been raised, and a nationwide strike threat has been issued by the petrol pump operators after the Pakistan federal government’s policy of frequent revisions in fuel prices, local media reported on Sunday.
After the Pakistan government raised prices of petrol and diesel on Friday, transport operators in Rawalpindi and Islamabad revised fares with immediate effect.
Public transport fares have increased by 15 to 17 per cent, while goods transport operators have increased freight charges by 20 per cent. (IANS)
