Railway fares hiked for second time in a week.

LAHORE -- Pakistan Railways has hiked the fares for the second time in a week that will come into effect on June 21, ARY News reported on Saturday.

Pakistan Railways issued a notification regarding a 5% hike in fares for passenger trains and a 10% hike for freight trains.

The railway officials said that the fares were increased for the second time due to a hike in diesel rates by Rs59 per litre.

Earlier in the week, PR increased fares from 10% to 15%.

On June 15, the PML-N-led coalition government on Wednesday has jacked up petrol prices by Rs24 per litre and Rs59.16 on diesel.

The announcement was made by Finance Minister Miftah Ismail while addressing a press conference in Islamabad, citing government...

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