PM Shehbaz OKs Pakistan Railways Reform Roadmap
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday approved a strategic roadmap for comprehensive reforms in Pakistan Railways, which includes improvements in services, digitisation, track upgradation and private-sector investment, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said. In a statement, the PMO said PM Shehbaz chaired an important meeting on reforms in Pakistan Railways in Islamabad on Thursday, adding that the prime minister approved the strategic roadmap for comprehensive reforms in
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has approved a comprehensive strategic roadmap aimed at reforming Pakistan Railways. The plan focuses on enhancing services, digitizing operations, upgrading tracks, and encouraging private sector investment. Key objectives include increasing market share in both passenger and freight transport, improving network capacity, and ensuring financial sustainability.
The roadmap also outlines targets for better governance, expanding railway lines, fostering regional connectivity, and implementing public-private partnerships. Modern coaches, improved passenger facilities, and the upgrade of major railway lines like ML-1 are also part of the reform agenda. The Prime Minister stressed the importance of prioritizing freight services and engaging international experts for successful implementation.
These reforms are intended to modernize Pakistan's railway system, making it a more efficient, sustainable, and environmentally friendly mode of transport, which could boost economic activity and reduce road congestion.
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