ISLAMABAD: The Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has announced free public transport for the citizens of the federal capital for one month.
In a post shared on X, the Federal Minister said that “On the directions of the Prime Minister, all public transport in Islamabad will be made free of cost for the general public for the next 30 days, starting tomorrow. ”
He further added that “The Ministry of Interior will bear the expenditure of Rs. 350 million for this public relief initiative. Thank you for your attention to this matter.”
Moreover, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has announced that public transport will be made free in all cities.
After the orders of the Punjab Chief Minister, now passengers of the Orange Line train, Metro Bus service, and Speedo bus will not have to buy tickets. Citizens will not have to buy tickets while traveling in the green electric bus either.
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has also announced to provide a subsidy of Rs 100 per liter of diesel to farmers.
Maryam Nawaz said that the people will not be left alone in difficult situations, in unusual situations, citizens should use public transport instead of personal vehicles.
She said that as a result of the war, the world is suffering from a global economic crisis, and as soon as the situation improves, the people will be relieved of the economic burden.
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