Islamabad-China travel: Rs40,000 ticket includes meals and hotel stay
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ISLAMABAD (Web Desk): A Pakistani transport company has officially launched a direct bus service connecting Islamabad to the Chinese city of Tashkurgan, offering a new travel option for cross-border commuters.

According to the company’s official social media posts, the journey will take 26 hours of travel time, but with an overnight stop included, the total trip from Islamabad to Tashkurgan will span 38 hours.

The ticket, priced at Rs40,000, covers not just the ride but also a one-night hotel stay and four meals, making it a complete travel package.

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The service is expected to be a major convenience for Pakistanis residing in China, especially students and businessmen, who previously had limited and costlier travel options.

The launch of this bus service marks a significant step in enhancing Pakistan–China connectivity. With an affordable package that includes meals and accommodation, it could become a preferred choice for regular travelers, fostering closer people-to-people ties alongside existing trade and economic cooperation. However, the long travel time may still push some passengers to opt for air travel, keeping competition alive in the route’s transport sector.