Editorial photo #13533984 Human Interest
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Residents commute via a horse-drawn cart, known locally as a tanga, in Lahore, Pakistan, on April 4, 2026, as a surge in fuel prices prompts a shift toward traditional, low-cost transport. As of April 2026, petrol prices in Pakistan have risen to Rs 458 per litre, with high-speed diesel reaching Rs 520 per litre, leading to a 25-50% increase in public and intercity bus fares. The economic pressure has led daily wage earners and middle-class commuters to opt for more affordable, animal-powered alternatives. (Photo by Murtaza Ali/NurPhoto)