DADU: Federal Minister for Railways Sheikh Rashid Ahmad on Tuesday inaugurated two new passenger train services including Mohenjo-daro Express and Rohi Express at the Sukkur railway station. Reportedly, the Mohenjo-Daro Express will be running between Sukkur and Kotri via Larkana route, whereas the Rohi Express will be travelling from Rohri to Khanpur. Meanwhile, Karachi railways Divisional Superintendent (DS) Arslan Islam Khatak presided over a ceremony at the Kotri railway station to officially launch the Mohenjo-daro Express. A large number of people and other railway officers gathered at the Dadu railway station to express their happiness and welcome the two trains from Kotri and Dadu railway stations. The federal minister vowed to upgrade 31 railway stations across the country, and launch another train which would be transporting people from Rohri to Mohenjo-daro. University of Sindh holds literary session to promote patriotism amongst students The University of Sindh’s campus in Dadu, Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Shaheed on Tuesday organised a literary session entitled “Patriotism: The role of youth in Pakistan’s current socio-political scenario” to enlighten students about certain crisis Pakistan has been facing on multiple fronts. Prof Dr Ghulam Ali Buriro, the renowned scholar, urged audience to shun their differences and embrace patriotism in its true spirit and essence in this critical time, and play an active role in their respective fields to improve the situation. He outlined current prospects, challenges and suggested their possible solutions for youths. He emphasised on the country’s rich natural resources and its geopolitical and geostrategic significance. Furthermore, he pointed out importance of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) for Pakistan, and challenges to it, which he termed ‘disastrous’ for economy. “We need to participate diligently and honestly in development and prosperity of the country to express our patriotism,” he said, adding that the CPEC would unfold new opportunities for youths and students, and would bring economic stability in the region. Besides, he talked about literature and its importance in terms of preserving culture, history and tradition of the nation. He stated that literature could infuse morality and passion for hard work for betterment and development of Pakistan. Moreover, he interlinked literature, philosophy and patriotism. Later, a question-and-answer session was held in which students asked about literature, life, philosophy and patriotism. Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Shaheed Pro-Vice Chancellor expressed his gratitude to the speaker for his kind presence. Published in Daily Times, October 17th 2018.