Govt explains reasons behind transport fare increase

The National Price Monitoring Committee declares no changes to public transport fares across Pakistan.

Officials confirm rates hold steady in cities and between them, despite recent fuel jumps. Chicken prices settle back to normal levels before Middle East conflicts shook markets. Prices spiked earlier from Gulf tensions but now ease, bringing some relief to shoppers. Pakistan Bureau of Statistics shares data showing the drop.

Ahsan Iqbal chairs the meeting where members review key goods. Provincial teams report local steps to curb rises. Committee revives weekly checks to track prices and fight inflation. Doubts linger though. Transporters hiked fares 10 to 30 percent in Punjab last month, claiming subsidies fall short against fuel costs. Goods haulers got aid, but city buses and vans pushed for more. NPMC skips full details on fares, fueling questions.

Sindh gets orders to fix Karachi’s April 11 fare jumps. Officials stress stability, but drivers grumble over thin margins. Government aims to shield people from price shocks. NPMC pushes provinces for tighter controls and quick reports. Food pressures ease a bit, yet fuel woes test efforts. Consumers welcome chicken relief but watch transport closely. Weekly meetings promise ongoing watch. Stability holds for now amid global strains.