Fareed Express to run from Lahore to Karachi

LAHORE: Route of Fareed Express train is decided to be extended till Karachi to facilitate passengers from October 15.

It was decided in a high-level meeting presided over by PR Minister Khawaja Saad Rafique held at PR Headquarters here on Saturday.

Earlier, the train was operated between Lahore and Samasata via Kasur-Pakpatan and passengers of the area had to wait for Zekria Express train at Samasata for Karachi.

A Business class air-conditioned coach will also be attached to the train while Rs 3,000 would be charged for air-conditioned class for Karachi.

PR General Manager Operations Anjum Pervaiz and PR Additional General Manager Javaid Anwar were also present in the meeting.