Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Monday directed the Minister for Railways to ensure the timely completion of ongoing railway projects and utilize all available resources to provide the public with better, safer, and affordable travel facilities.
The prime minister, in a meeting with Federal Minister for Railways Hanif Abbasi here, said that in the prevailing economic conditions, the government was avoiding placing any additional burden on the masses and was also focusing on improving the railway system to increase its revenue.
During the meeting, the overall performance of Pakistan Railways, ongoing reforms, and future projects were discussed.
Briefing the prime minister on the operational matters of Pakistan Railways, the railways minister said that keeping in view the public convenience amid the current Gulf situation, the fares for no train were increased across the country.
Prime Minister Shehbaz directed to accelerate the reform measures to transform Pakistan Railways into a modern, safe, and reliable transportation system.
He reiterated the government’s commitment to the agenda of public welfare and said that by improving the performance of all institutions, the country would be put on the path of development.