After the protest of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) employees, the railway has also irked passengers as advance booking and sale of tickets in black have affected the passengers badly.
The passengers have turned to railway stations after permanent shutdown of flight operations by PIA due to protest against privatisation. The locals are facing problems in getting tickets of trains as the platforms are continuously witnessing crowd.
The booking staffers stated that advance booking of various cities including Rawalpindi has been completed.
The railway profiteers are taking advantage of the situation by selling tickets in black.
On the other hand, PIA workers strike against privatisation continued on the third day as dozens of flights were cancelled.
Rangers and police have been deployed at Allama Iqbal International Airport and Jinnah International Airport.
Water cannons have been provided to the law enforcers at the airports.