Islamabad, July 11 -- Airfares in Pakistan are likely to increase after the government raised the price of jet fuel by PKR 13.23 per litre, following a recent hike in petrol prices, ARY News reported.

According to an official notification issued by the Pakistani government, the price of jet fuel has been increased by PKR 13.23 per litre, taking the new rate to PKR 251.02 per litre, ARY News reported.

Aviation experts said the increase in jet fuel prices is expected to raise operating costs for both the national carrier, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), and private airlines.

They added that the higher operational expenses are likely to be passed on to passengers in the form of increased airfares.

This comes after the petrol and d...