PM for safe railway travel, robust freight services to boost economy

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday directed Pakistan Railways to ensure public convenience and safe rail travel across its network, and to make railway freight services more effective and robust to boost economic activity.

The prime minister, in a meeting with Federal Minister for Railways Mohammad Hanif Abbasi, who called on him here, expressed satisfaction over the recent steps taken by Pakistan Railways to improve facilities for passengers.

Besides discussing the ongoing development projects, the minister briefed the prime minister on the ministry’s operational matters and the progress of various initiatives to improve infrastructure.

They also exchanged views on other matters of mutual interest.