Pakistan Railways announces to run four special trains during Eidul Azha

LAHORE (92 News) - Pakistan Railways has announced to run four special trains on the occasion of Eidul Azha to facilitate the passengers. According to a press release of Pakistan Railways, first Eid special train from Karachi to Rawalpindi will operate on Tuesday at 11:45 am. The second special train will leave Karachi for Rawalpindi on Wednesday 11:45 am, while another Eid special train from Karachi to Lahore will start its journey on Thursday at 7:30 pm. The fourth Eid special train will be run between Rawalpindi and Multan. It will leave Rawalpindi on Thursday at 4:00pm. Earlier, the Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has announced a reduction in fares for its domestic flights during the Eidul Azha festival on Sunday. Over the directives of PIA chief executive officer (CEO), Air Marshal Arshad Malik, the national airline announced a discount on all domestic flights in order to facilitate passengers ahead of Eid. Spokesman of the national flag carrier sharing details said that one-way ticket of any Lahore or Islamabad-bound flights from Karachi would cost Rs8,652. Similarly, the one-way ticket of Quetta-bound flight from Karachi would cost Rs11,535, while the Peshawar-bound flights from Karachi would cost Rs 11,714 including taxes. The spokesperson said this has been decided in the interest of the passengers.