ISLAMABAD: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has announced a reduction in its fares on domestic and major international flights, including Umra fares, with immediate effect to stabilise unrealistic hike in fares and to facilitate its valued customers.

PIA spokesperson Daniyal Gilani confirmed to media that fares have been reduced by up to 50 per cent.

Fares on Karachi-Islamabad-Karachi and Karachi-Lahore-Karachi are now be starting at Rs7,500 while return tickets for Umra would start from Rs54,500 for passengers from Lahore/Islamabad and Rs44,500 for passengers from Karachi.