Chakwal yearns for train whistle

Chakwal yearns for train whistle

There was a time when the sound of a train whistle echoed across Chakwal, announcing not just a means of travel but also progress, connectivity, and hope. The thunder of the train once signalled the dawn of development for this resource-rich yet relatively underdeveloped district. But for reasons still unknown, train operations were halted, and tracks from Bhoun to Dhadial and further ahead were removed altogether. Had there been proper vision a…