Islamabad, July 13 -- Public transport fares have increased across Pakistan following another significant hike in petroleum prices, with transport operators citing higher fuel costs for the revised rates, The Express Tribune reported.

According to The Express Tribune, the minimum stop-to-stop fare has been fixed at PKR 50, while goods transport charges have also risen sharply.

Freight charges for loaded trailers travelling from Karachi to Peshawar have increased to PKR 700,000, a move that has raised concerns among traders regarding fresh inflationary pressures, the report noted.

In Rawalpindi, local transport operators have increased fares by PKR 20 per passenger, while services operating to surrounding areas have raised fares by PKR ...