KARACHI: Sindh Governor Syed Muhammad Nihal Hashmi on Monday inaugurated the upgraded Karachi–Peshawar Awam Express, operated under a public-private partnership (PPP).
He described the initiative as a practical step towards modernising Pakistan Railways and improving passenger services.
Addressing the inauguration ceremony, the Governor said Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif was committed to providing better-quality and comfortable travel facilities to the public, adding that the operation of the Awam Express in collaboration with the private sector reflected this vision.
He said the upgraded train had been equipped with modern facilities to improve the passenger experience. A new dining car had also been introduced to provide better food and refreshment services during the journey.
Hashmi said the initiative would offer passengers safer, more comfortable and improved travel facilities between Karachi and Peshawar.
He termed public-private collaboration in the railway sector a welcome development that could help modernise the system and improve service delivery.
He emphasised that stronger cooperation between the public and private sectors could play an important role in improving railway operations, adding that the provision of quality, safe and affordable transport remained a key government priority.
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