ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Railways and Aviation Khawaja Saad Rafique on Saturday announced a reduction in domestic travel fares on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr.
Rafiq announced on his Twitter that 33% discount will be given in the fares of all classes of Pakistan Railways.
عید الفطر کی چار چھٹیوں (22 اپریل سے 25 اپریل تک )پاکستان ریلویز کے زیر انتظام چلنے والی تمام مسافر گاڑیوں کی تمام کلاسز کے کرایوں پر انشا اللّٰہ %33 رعایت ھوگی –
— Khawaja Saad Rafique (@KhSaad_Rafique) April 21, 2023
Meanwhile, economy and executive economy class fares on PIA’s domestic flights have been reduced by 20 percent.
عید الفطر کے پُر مسرت موقع پر
— Khawaja Saad Rafique (@KhSaad_Rafique) April 21, 2023
پی آئ اے کے اندرون ملک روٹس کی تمام کلاسز کے کرایوں میں 22 اپریل سے 25 اپریل تک 20 % رعایت کا فیصلہ کیا گیا ھے-
عید الفطر مبارک 🌙
It should be noted that the fare reduction will be applied from today.
Rafiq said that the reduction in fares will be applicable for four days from July 22 to July 25.
Informing about the development, a PIA spokesperson said that the decision to reduce prices has been taken to share the joy of Eid among the people.
The resilient nation is celebrating Eid-ul-Fitr today, marking the end of a month-long fast during Ramadan, with prayers to overcome the ongoing economic and constitutional crises in the country.
Pakistan is facing one of its most difficult crises, including external factors, which will further burden the people who are already suffering from skyrocketing inflation.
Inflation hit 35 percent in March, fueled by a devaluation of the currency, a return to subsidies, and higher tariffs to secure a $1.1 billion bailout package from the IMF. .
Food inflation has soared to over 47 percent, and even the wealthy professional class is making lifestyle changes to cope with rising prices.
