'Modern railways key to economic growth'

'Modern railways key to economic growth'

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday underlined the need to rebuild railway infrastructure across the country on sustainable foundations to support economic and industrial growth. He said that modernising the railway system is a key component of national policy aimed at enhancing regional trade and connectivity. The prime minister chaired a meeting of the Pakistan Railways steering committee at the PM House. Addressing the participants, th…

PM for upgrading rail freight service

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday directed Pakistan Railways to upgrade freight service, saying rail transport has become essential for conserving fuel in the movement of goods amid the current regional situation. Chairing a meeting of the Pakistan Railways steering committee, PM emphasised that modernising the railway network to strengthen regional trade and connectivity remains a key national policy priority. He described t…