Pakistan Railways grants individuals with special needs a 50% subsidy.

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A representative from the Railways Ministry stated that the concession will be given upon presenting a computerised national identity card with a disability logo.

He indicated that attendants of visually challenged people would also be eligible for a 50% discount.

The Ministry of Railways raised the cost of tickets for people by up to 50% on September 23.

Pakistan Railways reportedly raised economy class ticket prices from 10% to 50%, which has a negative financial impact on the country’s inhabitants.

Trains from Karachi to Hyderabad, Tando Adam, and Tando Jam, Kotri now have more expensive tickets according to the Railway Department.

Additionally, there are new economy class rates on the trains that run from Lahore to Sialkot, Narowal, Narang Mandi, and from Faisalabad to Pindi.

The cost of travelling in economy class for shorter routes up to 250 kilometres has also gone up by 10 to 20 percent.

DY PM Meets with the Saudi Envoy

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In Islamabad, Saudi Ambassador Nawaf Bin Saeed Ahmad Al-Malkiy paid a visit to Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar.

Both pledged to deepen the already strong and long-standing relationship between the two nations, especially in the fields of investment and trade.

The Ambassador wished the DPM and the Pakistani people a happy Ramadan.

For Saudi Arabia’s government and citizens, Ishaq Dar did the same.

Ishaq Dar Evaluates Foreign Investment Developments

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A meeting to assess the status of foreign investments in the maritime and aviation sectors was presided over by Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar, the deputy prime minister and foreign minister.

The meeting was attended by senior officials from many departments, including the secretaries of defence, privatisation, the board of investment, law, and maritime affairs.

PM Meets with UK High Commissioner

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Jane Marriott, the High Commissioner of the United Kingdom, visited Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at Prime Minister House in Islamabad as a courtesy.

The Prime Minister expressed pleasure with the advancements in bilateral ties between the two nations during the meeting and reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to further fortify Pakistan-UK relations.

His Majesty King Charles III received greetings from Shehbaz Sharif, who also wished him a speedy return to full health.

The Prime Minister underlined the necessity of teamwork to establish enduring peace in Gaza and Ukraine while speaking about the state of the world.

According to the High Commissioner, the United Kingdom is dedicated to deepening its relationship with Pakistan and to continuing to support its advancement and development as a nation.