45 h. ago 11 Pakistan Rail trains handed to private sector for upgrades

LAHORE: Pakistan Railways has taken a significant step toward modernization by deciding to privatize 11 passenger trains. This initiative aims to enhance travel comfort, improve service quality, and boost revenue generation, said a spokesperson for Pakistan Railways on Tuesday. Among the trains selected for privatization are some of the most frequently used and important routes, […]

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48 h. ago Pakistan railways unveils digital business train with 28 modern coaches

Pakistan Railways is all set to launch a new, high-tech business train aimed at improving passenger comfort and digital services. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will inaugurate the upgraded service on July 19 at Lahore Railway Station. This new development reflects the government’s commitment to modernizing public transport infrastructure with advanced technology and improved facilities. The […]

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49 h. ago Pakistan Railways to launch modern business train on July 19

KARACHI – Pakistan Railways is set to unveil a newly upgraded, modern Business Train equipped with advanced technology to enhance

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3 d. ago Dar, Uzbek FM discuss progress on UAP railway project framework

Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar and Uzbekistan’s Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov, on Sunday, discussed progress on the Framework Agreement on Uzbekistan-Afghanistan -Pakistan (UAP) Railway Project. The DPM/FM spoke with the Uzbek FM on telephone. Both leaders also agreed to meet again at the sidelines of the upcoming SCO Council of Foreign Ministers […]

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8 d. ago Thar rail project set to power Pakistan with affordable energy, says railways minister

The Thar rail connectivity project is moving closer to completion, promising a major shift in Pakistan’s energy landscape. During a recent progress meeting, Federal Minister for Railways Muhammad Hanif Abbasi said the project will enable direct transport of Thar’s indigenous coal to power plants across the country, significantly cutting electricity costs. Minister Abbasi highlighted that […]

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1 week ago Hanif Abbasi urges PTI to end stubbornness, says court will decide Imran Khan’s fate

Railways Minister Hanif Abbasi urged Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) to adopt a more cooperative attitude towards government talks. Speaking on Thursday, he said the current leadership has repeatedly offered dialogue to PTI leaders, but their stubbornness has blocked progress. He emphasized that dialogue is the way forward to resolve political issues. Abbasi pointed out that PTI’s […]

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2 w. ago Passenger train fares increased from July 2025 [New Ticket Prices]

LAHORE – Pakistan Railways has once again increased fares for passenger trains, marking the second hike within two weeks, following

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2 w. ago Update on ATM machines installation at railway stations in Pakistan

RAWALPINDI – Federal Minister for Railways Hanif Abbasi said steps are being taken for the improvement of the railway stations

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2 w. ago Railways reduces coaches of 16 passenger trains [Check Train Names]

LAHORE – Pakistan Railways has reduced 30 coaches from 16 passenger trains operating in the country. An official notification said

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2 w. ago Going to completely digitalize Pakistan Railways as per PM’s Digital Pakistan vision: Abbasi

PR and ABL sign MoU to install modern POS systems at 348 railway stations to make ticketing, payment and financial affairs modern, transparent, and automated LAHORE: Federal Minister for Railways Muhammad Hanif Abbasi on Thursday, while reaffirming commitment to promoting transparency and accountability, stated that they are going to completely digitalize Pakistan Railways as per […]

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3 w. ago Jam Kamal unveils $60bn export plan with reforms, digital push, and private sector backing

Federal Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan has announced an ambitious plan to raise Pakistan’s exports to $60 billion by 2030. While addressing the National Assembly, he presented the new Strategic Trade Policy Framework (STPF) 2024–30, built on consultations with 17 sectoral councils. He stressed that the plan is realistic, backed by data, and designed to […]

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3 w. ago Pakistan Railways starts digitalization of inspection regime

LAHORE – The Pakistan Railways (PR) has started developing the ‘Inspection Regime Software’. The software, to be developed with the

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4 w. ago New Train Ticket Prices from Lahore to Karachi After 3% Fare Hike; full details here

LAHORE – Pakistan Railways officially announced surge in fares for both passenger and freight train services. According to a spokesperson

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4 w. ago Pakistan railways increases passenger and freight fares after fuel price hike

ISLAMABAD – Following the recent surge in petroleum product prices, Pakistan Railways has officially increased fares for both passenger and freight trains across the country. According to a notification issued by the department, passenger train fares will see a 3% hike, while freight train charges will go up by 4%. The new rates come into […]

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4 w. ago Shehbaz Sharif sets 2028 target for connecting Reko Diq project to national railway network

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday directed relevant authorities to link the Reko Diq copper and gold project in Balochistan with Pakistan Railway’s network by 2028 to support future transportation and cargo services. During a meeting chaired by PM Shehbaz on Tuesday, the prime minister ordered the creation of an inter-ministerial committee to handle […]

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4 w. ago PM Shehbaz orders Reko Diq to be linked with railway network by 2028

ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed authorities to connect the Reko Diq mining site in Balochistan to Pakistan’s national railway network by the year 2028. The move aims to boost regional development and improve cargo transportation across the country. During a high-level meeting chaired by the Prime Minister, officials presented a detailed briefing […]

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