KARACHI:

Federal Minister for Railways Muhammad Hanif Abbasi on Thursday unveiled reforms, recovery measures, and development projects aimed at modernising Pakistan Railways and making it more efficient, transparent, and business-friendly.

During a visit to the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI), Abbasi said that railway lands worth Rs15 billion had been recovered, while properties worth another Rs50 billion would be retrieved this year. He clarified that railway property is non-saleable, though revenue-sharing partnerships are being pursued for better use.

Highlighting Karachi's role, Abbasi remarked, "Without Karachi, Pakistan's economy collapses, and without Karachi Division, Railways ceases to exist." He said the Thar coal transport project was progressing nationwide, w

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