ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Railways (PR) on Monday announced to increase fares of freight trains by 20 percent.
The increased prices will come into effect from August 10, a spokesperson of Pakistan Railway said.
The Ministry of Railways has informed divisional superintendents about the increased fares in this regard.
Earlier in June, the railway hiked up to 8 percent fares for passenger trains.
The fares of all trains have been increased by two to 8.5 percent, the spokesman said.