Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that modernising Pakistan Railways is essential to transforming the country into a regional trade and logistics hub, stressing the need to accelerate infrastructure upgrades and improve operational efficiency. Read More: Pakistan Railways suspends Balochistan train service for one day Chairing a review meeting on the Pakistan Railways Transformation Plan in […]
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AJK police chief warns against disinformation, denies curbs on goods transport
AJK police chief on Thursday warned citizens at home and abroad against disinformation and AI-generated content, urging them to rely on official sources for information amid what he described as a “hybrid warfare” environment. Addressing a press conference, Inspector General of Police Captain (retd) Liaqat Ali Malik said all entry points into AJK remained open […]
Public transport fares reduced
After the reduction in the prices of petroleum products, the Punjab Transport Department has also reduced public fares by 4 percent. A meeting was held at the Transport House under the chairmanship of the Secretary Regional Transport Authority Lahore, while representatives of all private transport companies and transporters’ unions participated in the meeting. In the […]
Punjab steps up transport checks before Eid
The Punjab government has launched a province-wide crackdown against transport overcharging, overloading, and unfit public vehicles ahead of the Eidul Azha holidays, as authorities prepare for increased passenger movement during the festive season. Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz directed deputy commissioners and district police officers to conduct strict inspections of buses, transport terminals, and public transport […]
Public transport resumes as Islamabad roads reopen after shutdown
After a week-long suspension, public transport services in Islamabad were restored on Sunday, with the Metro Bus Service and Green Line resuming operations. Several roads, including the Srinagar highway and Express highway, were reopened after the Iranian delegation departed Islamabad on Saturday without holding talks. Bus terminals have largely returned to normal operations, except for […]
A new era of mobility: Punjab’s rapid leap into modern transport
There was a time when people in Pakistan cited examples from the United States and Europe, particularly regarding traffic laws and the basic civic facilities available to citizens. Today, all of this appears to be becoming a reality in Punjab. Over the past two years, innovation has been introduced across multiple sectors. Punjab stands as […]
Over 400 buses to be added to fleet under green public transport
Punjab Minister for Information and Culture Azma Bokhari has said that Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif’s tireless efforts, dedication, and commitment to public service have set new standards of good governance in the province. She stated that a recent survey indicating 69 per cent public satisfaction with the Chief Minister’s performance reflects strong public […]
Free public transport wins hearts
On the directions of Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif, Provincial Transport Minister Bilal Akbar Khan visited various metro bus stations to review the provision of free public transport facilities introduced to provide relief from rising fuel prices. During the visit, he inspected passenger amenities and interacted with commuters to gather feedback on the initiative. […]
Sindh’s Transport Transformation
A decade ago, the public transportation system in Sindh, especially in Karachi, faced many difficulties. Most people who used public transportation relied on outdated minibuses. There was little organised public transportation, few modern bus fleets, and many routes were poorly planned or managed. Because of this, thousands of people had to travel every day, which […]
Sindh Assembly approves crackdown on unfit vehicles with Rs820m fines
KARACHI: The Sindh Assembly was informed on Friday that the provincial government had taken strict measures against unfit vehicle, proceeding against 56,200 heavy vehicles and imposing fines totaling Rs820 million last year. Read More: Sindh govt approves new traffic rules with fines up to Rs300,000 Speaking during Question Hour, Senior Minister Sharjeel Memon, who also oversees the transport […]