Pakistan, June 18 -- Islamabad - After the recent fuel price hike, Pakistan Railways has raised fares for both passenger and goods trains, according to an official notification issued on Wednesday.

As per the update, passenger train fares have gone up by 3%, while freight train fares have increased by 4%. The fare revision comes in response to rising operational costs due to higher fuel prices. This step aims to ensure that railway services remain functional without financial strain.

The new fares will apply from June 20 for passenger trains and June 23 for freight trains. Passengers will now pay slightly more for long and short-distance travel, while transporters moving goods by train will also face higher costs.

On June 16, the feder...