LAHORE: At least 63 people were killed and 107 others were injured in the Ghotki Train accident, while 23 others are undergoing treatment in hospital. “We are making all arrangements for their treatment. I have visited them twice am an eyewitness to everything except the accident. I arrived there immediately on an army plane, and […]
Federal Minister for Railways Azam Swati
‘Hero’ family rushes to aid Pakistan train crash victims
‘ DAHARKI: As an express train hurtled through farmland in Pakistan and smashed into the carriages of another service that had derailed minutes earlier, a family of nearby villagers was jolted awake. “The blast of the collision was so loud that we woke up in panic,” said Ali Nawaz, describing the start of a […]
Initial report says Ghotki train crash occurred after track’s welding joint broke
LAHORE: Ghotki train crash happened after track’s welding joint broke, according to initial investigation report submitted on Tuesday. The Ghotki train accident took place after a track’s welding joint broke, causing the Millat Express train to crash onto a down track. At least 63 people were killed and over 100 injured during the wee hours […]
Swati sees railways out of losses in few months
LODHRAN: Federal Minister for Railways Azam Khan Swati has predicted that the railways will recover from the historic loss in six to nine months. He stated: “We will run the railways under the proposed business plan for their rehabilitation. The announcement regarding the privatization of the railway property will soon be announced. Investors will come […]
Minister Swati pledges inquiries into corrupt railway practices
MULTAN: Federal Minister for Railways Azam Swati and Divionsal Superintendent Naveed Mubasher conducted a window trailing inspection from Sahiwal to Multan railways sections. Before the inspection, he held a detailed meeting with office bearers of the Chamber of Commerce of Sahiwal. Talking to the members, the minister said Imran Khan wanted railways to come out […]