Karachi: The Pakistan Goods Transporters Association has announced a 65 percent increase in fares.

The fare from Lahore to Karachi has increased from Rs 110,000 to Rs 180,000, while the fare from Lahore to Islamabad has been increased from Rs 80,000 to Rs 120,000.

The fare from Lahore to Peshawar has been increased from Rs 100,000 to Rs 150,000, from Lahore to Quetta from Rs 160,000 to Rs 230,000, and from Lahore to Multan from Rs 60,000 to Rs 90,000. Central President Nabil Tariq Mahmood says that the increase in diesel prices has destroyed business.

On the other hand, the Pakistan Goods Alliance has also announced a 60 percent increase in fares after the increase in the prices of petroleum products.

President of Pakistan Goods Alliance Malik Shahzad said that he condemns the increase in the prices of petroleum products, as this will lead to a storm of inflation in the country. Millions of people are becoming unemployed due to the wrong policies of the government, if it is not reviewed, Pakistan’s transport will come to a standstill.

The Pakistan Public Transport Owners Association has called an emergency meeting today on the increase in diesel prices. The association said that fares cannot be increased in proportion to the increase in diesel prices, the government should simply tell transporters to close their businesses and stay home.

On the other hand, the price of jet fuel for commercial flights has been increased for the sixth time in a month. According to sources, the price of jet fuel has been increased by another Rs 40 per liter, after which the new price has reached a record level of Rs 517.17 per liter.

Since March 1, the price of jet fuel has increased by a total of Rs 329.17 per liter, while on March 1, the price per liter was Rs 188. Due to the continuous increase in jet fuel prices, there is a strong possibility of an increase in airline fares.