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KARACHI: Chief Minister of Sindh Syed Murad Ali Shah on Sunday announced that the government had secured a province-wide fare freeze after successful negotiations with transporters.
Speaking at a press conference here at CM House, Mr Shah said that following a series of consultations, transporters operating both inter-city and intra-city routes have agreed not to increase fares and to maintain rates as of Feb 28, 2026 i.e. before the start of US-Israel war on Iran.
Accompanied by provincial ministers, transporters’ representatives and top government officers, he said hat the government had worked out a comprehensive strategy to protect citizens — particularly low-income commuters — from rising transportation costs triggered by global fuel price increases.
“I am thankful to the transporters for supporting the government’s relief efforts in the national interest,” CM Shah said, adding that despite increased costs, transporters had shown responsibility by agreeing to pass on relief to the public.
