Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti on Thursday expressed his resent over the delay in the release of funds for the People’s Train Service project. He also directed the concerned authorities to complete the project on priority basis so that better and safer travel facilities could be provided to the public saying no negligence would […]
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Islamabad-Tehran-Istanbul train service to be restored within a year
Iranian Ambassador to Pakistan, Dr. Reza Amiri Moghaddam Thursday called on Federal Minister for Railways Muhammad Hanif Abbasi here. Iranian Commercial Counsellor, Ms. Kamali Moghaddam also attended the meeting, said a news release. The meeting focused on strengthening Pakistan-Iran bilateral relations, enhancing political, economic and trade cooperation, and appreciating the sustained goodwill between the two […]
Pakistan restarts Islamabad–Tehran–Istanbul rail trade on Dec 31
Islamabad: The government will restart the Islamabad–Tehran–Istanbul (ITI) freight train service from December 31, Railway Minister Muhammad Hanif Abbasi announced. Talks on tradable goods, logistics, and operations are nearing completion. He said delays were caused by regional conflicts and administrative challenges. Abbasi explained that the ITI service, part of the Economic Cooperation Organization’s regional connectivity […]
Punjab CM Maryam announces Rawalpindi-Murree train service
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif inaugurated the Nawaz Sharif Cardiology Centre in Samli, Murree on Wednesday. Addressing the inaugural ceremony, she said the state-of-the-art facility is equipped with a Cardiac Catheterization Lab and modern medical technologies. She added cardiologists and support staff will be available at the centre round the clock to ensure uninterrupted […]
Pakistan, India to resume Samjhota Express train services from Monday
KARACHI: Railways Minister Sheikh Rashid on Saturday said that the Samjhota Express train service between Pakistan and India will resume its operations on Monday, March 04. Addressing the new conference Sheikh Rashid said that Smjhota Express train service will resume on Monday and will continue as per schedule. The Samjhota Express will depart for Pakistan from […]