The ticket fares for passengers coming to Pakistan from Dubai have been increased, as the consulate in Dubai will operate the flights of the national airline till June 27.

As per details, the one-way ticket fare for economy class for passengers bound to Punjab and Peshawar from Dubai will be 1,470 dirhams and for flights to Karachi, the fare will be 1,270 dirhams.

Consul General Pakistan in UAE Ahmed Amjad Ali said that PIA fares have been increased, he further said that no agent is authorized to sell PIA tickets for Pakistan from Dubai as the tickets will be available only at the PIA counter in the data office.

So far 22,000 Pakistanis have returned home from Dubai on 105 special flights while more than 50,000 are still awaiting return.