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The All Pakistan Public Transport Owners Association has announced a substantial hike in intercity travel fares following an increase in petroleum prices. The increase in high-speed diesel prices has affected the public transport system, according to a spokesperson for the association.
| Route | Increase in Fare |
| Lahore to Rawalpindi | Rs. 100 |
| Lahore to Faisalabad | Rs. 100 |
| Lahore to Multan | Rs. 100 |
| Lahore to Gujranwala | Rs. 50 |
| Lahore to Peshawar | Rs. 200 |
| Lahore to Karachi | Rs.600 |
| Lahore to Sadiqabad | Rs. 200 |
The biggest increase has been for the Lahore-Karachi route, which has seen a Rs. 600 hike. The new fares will come into effect from midnight.
The spokesperson has also warned that the transporters may suspend their operations as a protest in case of any action by the government. The government has raised the price of high-speed diesel by Rs. 35 per liter, effective from today.
